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Cristo degli Abissi
Iconic statue dive in San Fruttuoso Bay
Scuba DivingBoatBeginner16m+
Artificial reef
Sheltered Ligurian bay dive with easy routes, statue focus, and clear-water windows around the pedestal and nearby rocks.
About Cristo degli Abissi
Iconic statue dive in San Fruttuoso Bay, where the bronze Cristo degli Abissi sits on a rocky seabed just off the abbey. The dive combines a sheltered bay, a memorable historical centerpiece, and nearby rocks that hold fish, corals, and gorgonians, so it suits divers who want an easy scenic route with a strong sense of place as well as marine life.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Boat trafficRestricted access
Safety Notes
Stay close to your guide or boat and keep an eye on motorboat traffic during the ascent.
Access Restrictions
Respect Portofino Marine Protected Area rules and stay aware of motorboat traffic on ascent.
Legal Notes
The site sits just outside Zone B of the Portofino Marine Protected Area.
Where Is Cristo degli Abissi?
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Local Intel For Cristo degli Abissi
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The main feature is a submerged statue at roughly 16 m depth.
Freediving
The statue can be appreciated from the shallows and by apnea on calm days, but the main visit is a scuba dive.
Snorkeling
The shallow bay and statue can work for snorkeling when conditions allow.
Wildlife at Cristo degli Abissi
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Cristo degli Abissi
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility18m
Access4/5 · Simple entry
Coral4/5 · Healthy coral
Aquatic Life4/5 · Great variety
Facilities4/5 · Good facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
