Dive-site story
Situated along the dramatic limestone cliffs of the Capo Caccia peninsula in northwestern Sardinia, Scoglio d'Inferno features fractured vertical walls dropping toward a boulder-strewn seabed. Divers explore deep fissures, arches, and overhangs covered in encrusting sponges and small branches of red coral sheltered from direct sunlight.
Steep limestone drop-offs with deeply carved fissures and swim-through arches
Shaded crevices sheltering precious red coral colonies
Pelagic encounters including schools of Mediterranean barracuda along the wall edges
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and warmer water temperatures prevail during the Mediterranean summer and early autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowmouth BarracudaSphyraena viridensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red CoralCorallium rubrum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common |
Marine forecast
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