Dive-site story
Located along the rugged Romito coastline south of Livorno, Ponte di Calafuria is one of Tuscany's most frequented shore entries. The site features a stepped sandstone reef that gives way to dramatic drop-offs, large fallen boulders, and rocky crevices colonized by coralligenous life. Divers typically start by stepping in from the rocky slabs beneath the coastal bridge and heading westward, exploring shallow overhangs before descending toward the base of the reef where sea fans and rocky fissures harbor typical Mediterranean fauna.
Accessible directly from the rocky shoreline below the coastal bridge
Scenic underwater cliffs with overhangs sheltering red coral colonies
Terraced seafloor ranging from sunlit shallow slabs to deep coralligenous shelves
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn offers the warmest water and the calmest sea states along the Tuscan coast.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean morayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky grouperEpinephelus marginatus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Red gorgonianParamuricea clavata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Flabellina nudibranchFlabellina affinis | Common |
Marine forecast
