Official protected-area overview for Capo Caccia-Isola Piana and its regulated marine setting.
Sheltered Porto Conte cove for easy shore dives.
Sheltered Porto Conte cove for easy shore dives.
Protected-area rules and local access constraints can make an authorized operator the simplest way to plan the dive.
Cala del Bollo is a sheltered cove in Porto Conte with a shallow profile that suits easy shore dives and relaxed snorkel sessions. The route is more about slow cruising through seagrass and bay structure than chasing depth, with resident fish inside the cove and larger fish farther out. It is best planned as a calm-day outing, because the site sits in a protected bay and conditions matter more than ambition.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 12m
Depth Note
Shallow from the surface, with a cove profile that suits easy training and relaxed swims.
Best Season
Late spring to early autumn, when Porto Conte is usually calmer and shore logistics are easier.
Typical Conditions
A sheltered inner-bay site with a shallow, low-energy feel on settled days, but more wind-sensitive than it first appears.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Check current park rules before going in, and keep an eye on bay wind and swell because conditions can shift faster than the sheltered setting suggests.
Access Restrictions
The cove sits inside a protected marine area, so verify current authorization rules and any operator requirements before an independent dive.
Legal Notes
Cala del Bollo is within the Capo Caccia-Isola Piana Marine Protected Area. Check the current rules for Zone B access, diving authorization, and any boating constraints before planning the trip.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Good for relaxed training dives, shallow circuits, and low-stress guided sessions when the bay is settled.
Freediving
Best kept to calm-day freediving in the shallow inner cove rather than pushed as a deep target.
Snorkeling
The shallow inner cove works well for easy snorkelling and slow marine-life viewing on calm days.
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 protected-area overview for Capo Caccia-Isola Piana and its regulated marine setting.
Harbor guide with Cala del Bollo / Cala Dragonara access notes, moorings, and wind sensitivity.
Local diving operator page with Porto Conte support services, boats, showers, and area dive context.
Official tourism overview of the wider protected area and Porto Conte bay.
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