How deep is Faro dei Monaci?

The dive starts shallow and then reaches a deeper gorgonian zone on the western side.

How difficult is Faro dei Monaci?

It is usually intermediate because the route changes with conditions and moves from a sheltered bay to a deeper wall.

How strong is the current at Faro dei Monaci?

Current can change the route, so it is best treated as variable rather than flat calm.

Is Faro dei Monaci a boat dive?

Yes. Orso Diving Club runs it as a boat excursion from its base.

What can I see at Faro dei Monaci?

Moray eels, groupers, and red gorgonians are the main highlights.

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Faro dei Monaci

Faro dei Monaci is a boat dive with a sheltered start and a granite drop-off.

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The site is run as an organized club excursion from the dive base.

La Maddalena boat dive with a sheltered bay start, a granite wall, and a deeper gorgonian zone that changes with current and waves.

About Faro dei Monaci

Faro dei Monaci is a La Maddalena boat dive that starts in a sheltered bay and then bends toward a granite drop-off. The site suits divers who want a scenic route with structure that changes as current and waves shift the line, from rocks full of holes to a deeper gorgonian zone on the western side. Expect morays, groupers, and a bright, fishy wall rather than a flat reef.

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Research Estimate At Faro dei Monaci

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Visibility20m

AccessSimple entry

CoralHealthy coral

Aquatic LifeGreat variety

FacilitiesBasic facilities

Crowd / PopularityModerate

CurrentModerate current

SurgeLight surge

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Faro dei Monaci Planning Details

Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.

Reported Depth

20m - 30m

Depth Note

The route reaches a sandy bottom around 20 m before the wall rises toward the gorgonian zone.

Typical Conditions

A sheltered bay entry, a granite wall, and a gorgonian zone that is best handled on a calm day with a guide.

Safety & Access At Faro dei Monaci

Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.

Site Conditions

Strong currentSurge

Safety Notes

Watch the sheltered-bay start, the granite drop-off, and the way waves and current shift the line.

Access Restrictions

Current and wave conditions can alter the route, so plan it as a guided outing rather than a casual self-entry.

Local Intel For Faro dei Monaci

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Scuba Diving

An intermediate boat dive with a sheltered start, a granite wall, and a deeper gorgonian zone that shifts with conditions.

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Avg. Visibility20m

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Faro dei Monaci

Faro dei Monaci is a boat dive with a sheltered start and a granite drop-off.

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Faro dei Monaci

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How deep is Faro dei Monaci?

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Is Faro dei Monaci a boat dive?

What can I see at Faro dei Monaci?

Faro dei Monaci

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About Faro dei Monaci

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Where Is Faro dei Monaci?

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Faro dei Monaci Planning Details

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Faro dei Monaci Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

How deep is Faro dei Monaci?

How difficult is Faro dei Monaci?

How strong is the current at Faro dei Monaci?

Is Faro dei Monaci a boat dive?

What can I see at Faro dei Monaci?

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Angelika Wreck

Lavezzi Tete' de cheval

Munichedda

Les prêtres

Corallo Rosso

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