Guided dives and port-side logistics.
Sheltered bay dive with sand, passages, and easy conditions.
Sheltered bay dive with sand, passages, and easy conditions.
Cala Giacone is a sheltered bay dive in Ustica with a sandy basin, a wall broken by boulder landslide passages, and canyon-like cuts that make the site feel very different from the island's more reef-heavy dives. It is a relaxed, beginner-friendly outing with clear water, a shallow start, and enough structure to keep the navigation interesting without turning the dive into a hard current or deep reef challenge.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 20m
Depth Note
The sandy garden and wall are generally described in the 10-20m range.
Best Season
May to October.
Typical Conditions
Sandy-bottom bay dive with clear water, mild current, and wall passages that reward slow navigation.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
The wall contains passages and canyon-like features; maintain good awareness and avoid entering any areas beyond your comfort and training.
Access Restrictions
Follow local MPA rules and standard shore-entry procedures.
Legal Notes
Ustica is Italy's first Marine Protected Area; follow local rules and site briefings.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Relaxed sand-and-wall dive with passages, canyons, and a beginner-friendly profile.
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
Guided dives and port-side logistics.
Depth, visibility, and common encounters.
Sandy bottom, boulders, and species mix.
Beginner-friendly framing and species.
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