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Official marine-park app page describing the authorization workflow for diving in the Egadi AMP.
Cow Passage
Favignana wall dive with red gorgonians, groupers, and canyon drops.
Scuba DivingBoatAdvanced5m - 30m
ReefWall
Local operator required
Boat access, reserve rules, and the wall profile make a local operator the practical default.
Boat dive in Favignana where a shallow plateau steps into a sandy canyon and vertical wall, suited to divers comfortable with depth changes.
About Cow Passage
Cow Passage is a Favignana wall dive that drops from a shallow plateau into a sandy canyon and vertical rock face, with red sea fans, heavy fish life, and a profile best kept for experienced scuba divers.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Keep your buoyancy tight in the canyon and watch the old nets and wall edges for snags while the dive deepens in steps.
Access Restrictions
Use a local Favignana dive operator and follow marine-protected-area rules for entry and mooring.
Legal Notes
Diving in the Egadi marine protected area is managed through permit rules; follow operator and park instructions.
Where Is Cow Passage?
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Local Intel For Cow Passage
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for confident boat divers who are comfortable with wall profiles and depth changes.
Freediving
Not a natural freedive site; the stepped wall and depth make scuba the sensible mode.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the main use case because the best features sit deeper along the wall.
Wildlife at Cow Passage
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Cow Passage
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility20m
Access3/5 · Moderate entry effort
Coral4/5 · Healthy coral
Aquatic Life5/5 · Exceptional variety
Facilities3/5 · Basic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
