Franata depth, access, and marine-life context.
Rocky reserve wall with cracks, cavities, and sheltering fish.
Rocky reserve wall with cracks, cavities, and sheltering fish.
Guided boat access through local dive centers is the normal pattern inside the reserve.
Franata is the steeper wall-style dive in the Bergeggi reserve, built around a rocky slope cut with cracks and small cavities. The main route follows the drop-off and a deeper rock line, so the dive feels like a guided wall-and-reef-edge exploration rather than an easy coastal swim. It suits divers comfortable with a deeper profile and reserve-managed boat access. Expect sheltering fish in the cracks, with groupers, moray eels, barracuda, scorpionfish, nudibranchs, and octopus often mentioned.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 30m
Depth Note
Steep rocky slope with a deeper rock line and a working range around 20-30 m.
Typical Conditions
The useful part of the dive sits on the rock face and within cracks, so it suits calm, organized dives more than casual open-water cruising.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
The slope drops away quickly from the rock line, so buoyancy control and a steady ascent matter.
Access Restrictions
Reserve rules apply, and independent shore-style access is not the normal pattern.
Legal Notes
Inside the Bergeggi Marine Protected Area; follow reserve and operator procedures.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for scuba divers who are comfortable on a deeper rocky slope with cracks, ledges, and sheltering fish along the wall.
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.
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Research Sources
Franata depth, access, and marine-life context.
Reserve overview and marine-life context for Bergeggi sites.
Guided blue-path access through dive centers and associations.
Reserve access restriction context.
Franata site profile with depth band and species.
Wall, ravine, and depth context for La Franata.
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