Official area page listing Frana del Faro among the Figarolo dive points.
Open-sea Figarolo boat dive with a mooring line
Open-sea Figarolo boat dive with a mooring line
The site is best run with a local operator because the approach is boat-based and the day depends on current and visibility conditions.
Frana del faro is an open-sea Figarolo boat dive with a mooring-line descent over rock and sloping sand, making it a lively Mediterranean route rather than a sheltered cove. It suits divers who want clear water, active fish life, and a controlled approach that still feels exposed, with current and depth shaping the day’s plan.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 34m
Depth Note
Boat dive with a mooring-line descent over rock and sloping sand, reaching about 34m.
Best Season
Late spring through autumn calm-weather windows.
Typical Conditions
Boat descent over rock and sloping sand, open-sea exposure, strong water movement, and good clarity when conditions are settled.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Plan the dive with current, open water exposure, and depth in mind; a local operator makes the day easier to judge.
Access Restrictions
Boat access and local conditions planning are part of the normal setup.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine-area rules and any dive-briefing guidance for the Figarolo and Capo Figari zone.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a controlled boat dive with a mooring-line descent, a sloping bottom, and enough structure to keep the route interesting without making the navigation hard.
Freediving
Freediving is not the natural use case; the boat approach, depth range, and open-water exposure make it better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the main use case. The interesting relief sits below the surface and the mooring-line setup points to scuba.
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
Official area page listing Frana del Faro among the Figarolo dive points.
Operator page showing Frana del faro among Figarolo dive sites and listing regional fish life.
Community dive log describing the Figarolo dive and the marine life seen there.
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