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Dive Spot Guide•
Bigo
Bigo is a sheltered Portofino boat dive with wall scenery.
It suits divers who want a sheltered Portofino boat site with anchor-drop access, a wall line toward the lighthouse, and a choice of easier or deeper profiles.
About Bigo
Bigo is a sheltered Portofino wall dive on the edge of the marine protected area, reached by anchor drop close to the lighthouse line. The site runs along terraced wall and boulder terrain with a clear choice between an easier profile and a deeper wall line. Good buoyancy and a tidy ascent matter more than speed, because boat traffic and the shape of the wall both shape the dive. Expect gorgonians, nudibranchs, moray and conger eels, groupers, snappers, barracudas, and dense damselfish schools.
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Research Estimate At Bigo
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is Bigo?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Bigo Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 40m
Depth Note
Anchor on a sandy seabed around 6 m; the shallower line stays within recreational range while the deeper wall line reaches 40 m.
Best Season
Late spring through early autumn, especially when southwest sea and wind conditions line up.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered from prevailing winds and described as a good option when the sea is rough.
Safety & Access At Bigo
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Often chosen when the sea is rough; plan conservatively for surface conditions.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only. No mooring buoy at the site, so the dive depends on an anchor drop and a managed ascent.
Legal Notes
Bigo sits in Portofino MPA Zone C, where diving and boat anchoring are allowed. Follow the local MPA rules and operator procedures; stricter rules apply in adjacent zones.
Local Intel For Bigo
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A wall dive starting from an anchoring point on sand at about 6 m.
Freediving
Not the primary use case. The wall layout and boat procedures make Bigo a scuba-first site; only experienced freedivers should consider it if local rules allow.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is secondary here. The sheltered bay helps, but the main features follow a wall and anchor line, so scuba is the better fit for most visitors.
Wildlife at Bigo
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Bigo
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Bigo
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
