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Franata di Ponente
Franata di Ponente is a boat dive with a shallow plateau and wall sections.
A flexible Isola delle Femmine dive: the plateau suits newer divers, while the walls and deeper sections suit more ambitious plans.
About Franata di Ponente
Franata di Ponente is a boat-access dive west of Isolotto di Isola delle Femmine with a shallow plateau and vertical walls. It works well for mixed-level groups because the top of the site is easy to read while the walls reward more careful planning. Treat it as a short protected-area boat dive with clear structure, good fish life and a deeper option for more experienced divers.
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Research Estimate At Franata di Ponente
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Where Is Franata di Ponente?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Franata di Ponente Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 50m
Depth Note
Depth range reported as 5–50 m; a plateau is described at 3–10 m.
Best Season
Year-round; late spring through autumn is usually the most comfortable window.
Typical Conditions
Short boat ride, shallow plateau and vertical walls, with a protected-area setting and a clear split between easy top water and deeper wall work.
Safety & Access At Franata di Ponente
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
The site reaches 50 m; deeper areas are best suited to appropriately trained and equipped divers.
Access Restrictions
No shore entry; access is by boat inside a protected marine area.
Legal Notes
The site sits in the Capo Gallo - Isola delle Femmine marine protected area.
Local Intel For Franata di Ponente
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The site combines a shallow plateau and deeper wall sections, so a single dive can suit newer divers on top and more experienced divers along the wall.
Freediving
The shallow plateau can suit freediving in calm conditions, but the deeper wall sections are better handled as scuba.
Snorkeling
The shallow plateau can be snorkel-friendly in calm water, but the main interest is the wall and reef edge below.
Wildlife at Franata di Ponente
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Franata di Ponente
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Franata di Ponente
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
