pdfs.semanticscholar.org · Scientific
Scientific overview of Ligurian coralligenous assemblages and biodiversity context.
Dive Spot Guide•
Canyon
Canyon is a rocky Ligurian rift with red sea fans and dense wall life.
Boat dive on the Santo Stefano bank; best for divers comfortable with a deeper wall and a narrow canyon profile.
About Canyon
Canyon is a rocky rift dive on the Santo Stefano bank, where the walls are draped in red sea fans. The site is compact rather than sprawling, so the dive is all about the canyon shape, the wall texture, and the dense life packed into the rock. It is a good Mediterranean boat dive for intermediates who are comfortable with depth and want a scenic, photographable wall.
•
Research Estimate At Canyon
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
Where Is Canyon?
This spotNearby spotsExplore nearby spots on the map
Community sourced coordinates.
Canyon Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 34m
Depth Note
Canyon walls on the St. Stefano bank with red sea fans and a max depth of 34 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer sea-state windows
Typical Conditions
Moderate-depth canyon walls, red sea fans, and variable Ligurian visibility.
Safety & Access At Canyon
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibility
Safety Notes
Stay close to the wall and keep your buoyancy tidy; the red sea fans are the show, but the site still runs deep enough to reward disciplined diving.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only from the local base on the St. Stefano bank.
Legal Notes
Follow the local operator's boat procedures and ordinary marine-area rules for the bank.
Local Intel For Canyon
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A scenic wall dive for buoyancy control and photography, with the red sea fans and canyon shape as the main draw.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the depth and canyon profile suit scuba better.
Snorkeling
Not a casual snorkel site; the interesting structure sits too deep for surface-only viewing.
Wildlife at Canyon
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Canyon
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Canyon
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
