Local operator page with Revellata depth and structure notes.
France · Northern and Western Corsica (Calvi, Porto and Scandola)
Stareso is a clear-water Calvi dive area with caves, walls, and fish life.
Stareso is a clear-water Calvi dive area with caves, walls, and fish life.
Access is managed through the station and local Calvi operators rather than casual independent entry.
Stareso is a Calvi Bay dive area at the tip of the Revellata, where clear Mediterranean water, drop-offs, caves, and pinnacles create a flexible playground for scuba and freediving. The area is known for high biodiversity and a mix of shallow to deep sections, so it suits divers who want variety rather than a single fixed profile. Expect groupers, corbs, lobsters, and schools of colorful fish around rocky structure, with deeper routes that reward careful tide and navigation planning.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Watch gas, navigation, and overhead exposure in cave sections, and keep to the planned tide window for the route you choose.
Access Restrictions
Booking is required in advance and diving numbers are controlled; plan around the island-side tide windows.
Legal Notes
STARESO sits in a protected reference site in Calvi Bay, so follow station rules, reserve etiquette, and any local dive controls.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The area offers a wide spread of scuba options, from calmer bay dives to deeper routes with walls, caves, and pinnacles.
Freediving
Freediving is most realistic in the shallower bay sections and on calm days, but tide windows still control the practical choice of site.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is possible in the calmer shallows, though the area is primarily a scuba destination.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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Research Sources
Local operator page with Revellata depth and structure notes.
Independent spot sheet with depth and visibility summary.
Official station overview with access and ecology context.
Official tourism page covering the Calvi / Revellata dive area.

Shallow Calvi sec near STARESO with clear water and deeper rock lines.