Dive-site story
Located off the rugged northwestern tip of Ischia, this site features a dramatic volcanic landscape shaped by ancient lava flows. Large tumbled boulders and steep rocky drop-offs create an intricate terrain of fissures, swim-throughs, and overhangs exposed to open-sea water movement.
Volcanic boulder fields and fissures overgrown with sponges and bryozoans
Deeper drop-offs supporting patches of red and yellow gorgonian fans
Frequent encounters with schooling pelagics off the outer headland
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 sea temperatures and calm morning sea conditions.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowmouth BarracudaSphyraena viridensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red GorgonianParamuricea clavata | Common |
Marine forecast
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