Dive-site story
Rising from the seabed near the Monaci islets within the La Maddalena National Park, this granite shoal features sculpted granite pinnacles, crevices, and swim-throughs. The rocky structure plunges into clear open water, attracting pelagic predators while sheltering classic Mediterranean reef inhabitants in its shaded fractures.
Granite monoliths and overhangs blanketed in yellow cluster anemones and red gorgonians
Frequent schools of Mediterranean barracuda and hunting amberjacks circling the pinnacle apex
Protected marine park biodiversity including inquisitive dusky groupers tucked into bedrock crevices
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and warmer water characterize late spring through autumn, when pelagic action peaks.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowmouth BarracudaSphyraena viridensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Greater AmberjackSeriola dumerili | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common DentexDentex dentex | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellow Cluster AnemoneParazoanthus axinellae | Common |
Marine forecast
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