Shallow wreck with conger and moray eels, juvenile groupers, and bright dives.
Shallow Porto-Vecchio wreck with easy access and bright water.
Shallow Porto-Vecchio wreck with easy access and bright water.
La Pinella is a shallow wreck near Porto-Vecchio that rests on a sandy seabed by the Pecorella lighthouse. The cement hull is easy to read underwater, with an open deck and a relaxed layout that suits calm-day exploration. It works well for beginner divers and underwater photographers who want a bright, accessible wreck with plenty of small life around the plates.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 12m
Depth Note
Deck around 6 m; wreck on sandy bottom to a maximum of about 12 m.
Best Season
All year round, weather permitting.
Typical Conditions
Shallow, bright wreck diving on sand and seagrass; calm weather makes the site much easier and more pleasant.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Stay within your training and keep any wreck penetration to supervised, appropriate areas.
Access Restrictions
Boat access and weather dependent.
Legal Notes
Follow local dive-centre and reserve rules around the Porto-Vecchio area.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow wreck dive with the deck around 6 m and a maximum depth near 12 m.
Freediving
Possible on calm days because the wreck is very shallow, but it is better as a scuba/snorkel site.
Snorkeling
A calm-day snorkel option thanks to the shallow, visible wreck, though scuba gives the full route.
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
Shallow wreck with conger and moray eels, juvenile groupers, and bright dives.
Dive-centre access, equipment hire, car park, and year-round opening.
Visible-from-surface beginner wreck with a shallow deck and 11 m max depth.
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