Official Bonifacio tourism page describing clear water and rich marine fauna.
Granite secca with classic grouper action
Granite secca with classic grouper action
This protected-reserve site is normally reached by a Bonifacio operator who can pick the day around sea and wind.
Lavezzi Citta' delle cernie is a classic Bonifacio boat dive on a granite secca where the wildlife is the point: big groupers, schooling fish, and healthy gorgonian cover. The rock rises fast from surrounding depth, so the dive rewards controlled buoyancy and a clean descent more than casual sightseeing. It is a protected-reserve outing, best approached with a local operator who can pick the day around sea and wind. Expect a real mid-range dive rather than a beach entry.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
17m - 35m
Depth Note
The secca rises from around 30 m and tops out in the high teens, so it presents a true mid-range boat profile.
Best Season
Mid-April to October
Typical Conditions
Clear reserve water, granite relief, strong grouper life, and a boat profile that suits a controlled mid-range dive.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight around the rock, stay within reserve guidance, and treat the descent as a genuine mid-range dive.
Access Restrictions
Protected-reserve procedures apply and the site is normally dived from Bonifacio by a local operator.
Legal Notes
Reserve rules govern access and wildlife interaction; do not feed or otherwise interfere with the fish.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for certified divers who want a classic Mediterranean secca with lots of fish life and precise trim work.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive site; the depth and boat setting make it a proper scuba target rather than a breath-hold playground.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling belongs more on the reserve trail than on this secca.
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
Official Bonifacio tourism page describing clear water and rich marine fauna.
Bonifacio dive center on the port with seasonality and Lavezzi access.
Directory listing the Lavezzi site in the Bonifacio dive-center network.
Official territory page describing the Lavezzi grouper zone and reserve context.
Official Corsica tourism page for the reserve trail and clear-water wildlife.
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