Balena depth, difficulty, current, and distance from Santa Teresa Gallura.
Balena is a boat dive with granite passages and canyon scenery.
Balena is a boat dive with granite passages and canyon scenery.
Balena is a boat dive off Santa Teresa Gallura in northern Sardinia with granite passages, broad canyon sections, and a varied route that stays interesting throughout the dive. It is best planned for calm-sea windows, when the open-water approach is straightforward and the site can be enjoyed as a steady recreational outing. Spring fish schools and regular pelagic action add the main payoff.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 35m
Depth Note
Operator listings place Balena at roughly the surface to 30-35m, so the main profile is best treated as a mid-30s recreational boat dive.
Best Season
spring
Typical Conditions
Calm seas and spring fish activity are the sweet spot; plan for open-water boat days rather than sheltered conditions.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Use standard boat-dive signaling and keep buoyancy tidy through the canyon sections.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Granite passages and canyon sections make this a varied guided recreational dive.
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.
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Research Sources
Balena depth, difficulty, current, and distance from Santa Teresa Gallura.
Local diving services, equipment hire, and marine-area species context.
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