Shore spot along Santo Stefano al Mare with canyon identity.
Shore canyon dive with red fans, rock walls, and rich reef life.
Shore canyon dive with red fans, rock walls, and rich reef life.
Canalone is a shore dive along the Santo Stefano al Mare coast where a rocky canyon creates a dramatic passage between high walls. The walls are covered with red fans and other colorful growth, making it a strong scenic dive for people who like rock structure and marine life. It is a compact Ligurian route that rewards careful route-finding and close attention to the canyon line.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 30m
Depth Note
The main wall section sits around 20 to 30 m, with the canyon continuing into a gentler slope to the west.
Best Season
summer
Typical Conditions
A canyon route with high rock walls, strong visual relief, and close route-finding along the wall line.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Stay centered in the canyon and keep to the wall line if the route tightens.
Legal Notes
No special permit is listed.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The route follows a rocky canyon between high walls and is best treated as a scenery-heavy shore dive.
Snorkeling
The main route is scuba-focused rather than a snorkel-first site.
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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Shore spot along Santo Stefano al Mare with canyon identity.
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