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Focacciola/Gemini Rock
Focacciola/Gemini Rock: Elba shoal with passages.
A boat-access shoal with a small grotto, a canyon, limited current, and easy return route.
About Focacciola/Gemini Rock
Focacciola/Gemini Rock is a boat-access shoal off Elba's Gemini islands, best for divers who like compact rock scenery, passages, and a small canyon rather than a long open-water run. The site circles quickly, mixes a grotto with a deeper canyon, and rewards a slow look for barracuda, congers, octopus, rays, and other life along the rock.
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Research Estimate At Focacciola/Gemini Rock
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
Where Is Focacciola/Gemini Rock?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Focacciola/Gemini Rock Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 25m
Depth Note
A small grotto sits around 8m, the canyon runs around 10-12m, and the site max depth is about 25m.
Best Season
Summer.
Typical Conditions
Limited current, 15-25m visibility, rock-and-passage terrain, and a small grotto/canyon combo.
Safety & Access At Focacciola/Gemini Rock
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Use a buoy on ascent because pleasure-boat traffic runs near the rock.
Access Restrictions
Boat traffic near the rock means controlled ascents are important.
Legal Notes
Free access is listed, with no permit required on the guide.
Local Intel For Focacciola/Gemini Rock
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat dive with a small grotto, a canyon, and passages around a saddle-shaped shoal.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the passages and boat traffic make scuba the better fit.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the dive is built around boat access and underwater passages.
Wildlife at Focacciola/Gemini Rock
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Focacciola/Gemini Rock
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Focacciola/Gemini Rock
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
