Local operator base and exploration list.
Aile: boat-fixed reef structure in Santa-Maria-Poggio.
Aile: boat-fixed reef structure in Santa-Maria-Poggio.
The practical access route is through the Port de Taverna operator base and its boat schedule.
Aile is a boat-fixed dive site in Santa-Maria-Poggio built around a wing-like structure on a sandy bottom. The route is compact and straightforward, with the descent following one side of the structure and the site working well for beginner-friendly navigation practice, relaxed reef exploration, and fish-spotting. It is best treated as an organized local boat dive from the Port de Taverna area, with the season and access shaped by the operator base.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 18m
Depth Note
Maximum depth stated as 18 m; wing set on a sandy bottom with descent along one end.
Best Season
Spring to fall
Typical Conditions
Mediterranean conditions with a sand-bottom approach, moderate open-water exposure, and a route that is easiest on settled days.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
The profile is simple, but it is still a boat dive over a fixed structure, so good buoyancy and a controlled descent matter.
Access Restrictions
Boat access through the local dive base applies, and the site is best treated as an organized seasonal dive rather than a casual shore entry.
Legal Notes
Plan around the Port de Taverna operator base and its seasonal opening window.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The site suits Open Water-level divers and works well for route-finding practice, relaxed structure diving, and marine-life observation.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive spot; the boat-fixed setup and structure-first profile make it better suited to scuba sessions.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the main use case here because the interesting part of the site is the submerged structure and its attached life.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Local operator base and exploration list.
Community entry for depth, dive type, and attached-life notes.
Regional diving-specialist directory for Santa-Maria-Poggio.
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