Dive-site story
Located off the southern coast of Lampedusa, La Madonnina centers around a submerged bronze statue of the Virgin Mary placed in a protected natural alcove. Divers descend over white sand patches punctuated by limestone boulders and expansive Posidonia seagrass meadows. The surrounding reef features small caverns and overhangs that harbor Mediterranean reef fish accustomed to divers.
Submerged bronze statue of the Madonna resting in a natural underwater rocky niche
Expansive Posidonia oceanica beds sheltering juvenile fish and benthic invertebrates
Excellent underwater visibility typical of the Pelagie archipelago
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calm seas and warm water temperatures make late spring through autumn the primary operational window.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean ParrotfishSparisoma cretense | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Greater AmberjackSeriola dumerili | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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