Dive-center profile with depth range, site layout, and recurring fish species.
Faro Di Mangiabarche is an exposed rocky shoal dive.
Faro Di Mangiabarche is an exposed rocky shoal dive.
Faro Di Mangiabarche is a shore dive on an exposed rocky shoal off Calasetta, reached by a rough access track and best approached only when the sea is settled. The site combines Posidonia flats, ledges, crevices, and blue-water edges, so divers need to plan for a rocky entry, changing surge, and a route that rewards careful site reading rather than a quick swim.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
14m - 38m
Depth Note
Stepped shoal with a shallow top around 14 m, rock shelves around 5, 15, and 24 m, and a deeper route to 38 m.
Best Season
late spring through early autumn
Typical Conditions
Exposed western Sardinian shoal with clear summer water, rocky entry, and rough winter wave action.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Use a calm sea window, plan the entry and exit carefully, and do not treat the exposed rocks as a casual beach access.
Access Restrictions
Access is via an unpaved track off the coast road and the shoreline is exposed; rough weather can make the site impractical.
Legal Notes
No special permit is expected, but follow local shore rules and any posted access restrictions.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A better scuba fit than a casual beach dip: the secca has a stepped rocky profile, Posidonia flats, and blue-water edges that reward comfortable buoyancy and site reading.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling works only in very calm conditions along the shallow edge; rough weather and rocky access quickly make it impractical.
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.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Dive-center profile with depth range, site layout, and recurring fish species.
Official tourism article describing Mangiabarche as a boat-eater and emphasizing storm exposure.
Independent access and facilities notes for the Mangiabarche shoreline.
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