Dive-site story
Located off the southern isthmus of Ischia within the Regno di Nettuno Marine Protected Area, this site features steep volcanic cliffs that plunge into the Tyrrhenian Sea. Divers explore rocky walls fissured with deep cracks and overhangs decorated with yellow encrusting anemones and red gorgonians. The offshore current brings clear water and schools of pelagic fish along the outer drop-off.
Volcanic wall covered in dense colonies of yellow cluster anemones and red sea fans
Sheltered crevices harboring large Mediterranean morays and common octopuses
Schools of barracuda and damselfish feeding in open water along the seaward edge
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn brings the warmest waters and the most reliable boat charters.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellow GorgonianEunicella cavolini | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellow Cluster AnemoneParazoanthus axinellae | Common | ||||||||||||
| European BarracudaSphyraena viridensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common |
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