Dive-site story
Submerged in the sheltered bay of San Fruttuoso within the Portofino Marine Protected Area, this site centers around a celebrated bronze statue created by sculptor Guido Galletti. Placed on the seabed to honor lost mariners and pioneer diver Dario Gonzatti, the monument stands with arms raised toward the surface. The surrounding seafloor features a mix of rocky outcrops, sand patches, and Posidonia oceanica seagrass beds typical of the Ligurian coast.
Submerged bronze statue resting upright on a concrete pedestal
Sheltered bay environment inside the Portofino Marine Protected Area
Frequent encounters with protected Mediterranean marine life habituated to divers
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Water temperatures are warmest and local dive boat charters operate at full schedule during the Mediterranean summer and early autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky grouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean damselfishChromis chromis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Two-banded sea breamDiplodus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean morayMuraena helena | Common |
Marine forecast
