Dive-site story
Situated along the rocky coast of Lampedusa, Punta Cappellone features dramatic limestone drop-offs, swim-throughs, and scattered boulders sitting over sandy plains. The site offers high-clarity Mediterranean water with walls covered in sponges, false corals, and bryozoans. Pelagic hunters sweep past the point in search of baitfish while territorial reef species shelter in the fissures.
Steep limestone walls cut with crevices and overhangs
Schools of Mediterranean barracuda and hunting amberjack off the point
Frequent encounters with dusky groupers resting near boulder bases
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn brings warmer sea temperatures and the calmest sea states for boat access.
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 | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common |
Marine forecast
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