Dive-site story
Situated along the volcanic coastline of Ischia within the Regno di Nettuno Marine Protected Area, Bell'ommo features large underwater basalt boulders, drop-offs, and crevices carpeted in encrusting sponges and bryozoans. Divers navigate around rocky towers and sandy gullies, with deeper sections offering dense sea fan colonies. Clear Mediterranean water and rugged topography make it one of the island's prominent rocky reef dives.
Volcanic rock pinnacles and boulders covered in colorful encrusting sponges
Frequent encounters with dusky groupers resting along deeper ledges
Patches of Posidonia oceanica meadows hosting cuttlefish and juvenile reef species
Deep walls lined with yellow and red gorgonian fans
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn brings warmer waters, calmer seas, and peak marine life activity.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red GorgonianParamuricea clavata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Flabellina NudibranchFlabellina affinis | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
