Dive-site story
Set right in front of the historic tuna fishery structures of San Vito Lo Capo, this site features a mix of rocky terrain, fields of Posidonia oceanica, and large boulders. Divers explore remnants connected to centuries of traditional tuna netting, including heavy discarded anchors resting across the seabed. Rocky fissures shelter classic Mediterranean fauna while the open water column occasionally draws schooling jacks and barracuda.
Historic tuna fishing net anchors resting among rocky outcrops
Expansive Posidonia seagrass meadows harboring juvenile fish and seahorses
Network of crevices and overhangs harboring shy nocturnal predators
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calm seas and warm temperatures make late spring through autumn the prime period for diving here.
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 | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean BarracudaSphyraena viridensis | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Purple FlabellinaFlabellina affinis | Common |
Marine forecast
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