Dive-site story
Set along the steep coastal cliffs of the Portofino Promontory within the marine protected area, Dragone features stepped rock walls, large limestone boulders, and fissure-cut overhangs. Divers descend along a sloping drop-off where red sea fan forests appear on deeper faces, while shaded crevices harbor delicate red coral colonies and sponges. The protected status of the reserve has allowed classic Mediterranean predatory fish and resident groupers to thrive here with minimal fear of divers.
Lush red gorgonian sea fans lining deeper rock walls and terraces
Dense aggregations of curious dusky groupers resting near crevices and ledges
Small colonies of precious red coral tucked away beneath undercut ledges
Schools of predatory pelagic fish patrolling the blue off the rocky point
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 surface water and active fish life, though pronounced summer thermoclines require thermal protection.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red GorgonianParamuricea clavata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Brown MeagreSciaena umbra | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean BarracudaSphyraena viridensis | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Common DentexDentex dentex | Common |
Marine forecast
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