Dive-site story
Located off the rugged headland separating Sestri Levante and Riva Trigoso in Liguria, Punta Manara features steep rocky terrain dropping into sandy patches interspersed with dense Posidonia oceanica meadows. Divers navigate along stepped rock formations and boulder fields where crevices shelter classic Mediterranean benthic life. As you explore deeper along the southern edges, yellow and red gorgonians begin to colonize the darker rock faces.
Steep rocky promontory walls and large tumbled boulders
Expansive Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows supporting juvenile fish
Cracks and crevices sheltering moray eels, octopuses, and nudibranchs
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through early autumn offers warmer water temperatures and better visibility.
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 | ||||||||||||
| Yellow gorgonianEunicella cavolini | Common | ||||||||||||
| Flabellina nudibranchFlabellina affinis | Common |
Marine forecast
