Dive-site story
Set along the limestone cliffs of the Capo Caccia peninsula near Alghero, Cervi Cave (Grotta dei Cervi) is one of the Mediterranean's most scientifically significant cavern dives. Discovered during deep speleological explorations, the cave earned its name from the subfossilized deer bones (*Praemegaceros cazioti*) cemented into calcified sediment banks within the inner chambers. Penetration requires precise finning across delicate silt beds to view these prehistoric deposits and intricate speleothems preserved before post-glacial sea levels submerged the karst network.
Subfossilized skeletal remains of extinct Pleistocene dwarf deer cemented into the cave walls and sediment
Stunning karst formations including massive stalactites and flowstone formations submerged under seawater
Dark-adapted fauna such as cave shrimp and encrusting sponges clinging to ceiling crevices near the entrance cavern
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmest seas and optimal water temperatures coincide with late spring through early autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean slipper lobsterScyllarides latus | Common | ||||||||||||
| ForkbeardPhycis phycis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Conger eelConger conger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Cave mysid shrimpHemimysis speluncicola | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky grouperEpinephelus marginatus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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