Official tourism page for Spotorno and the surrounding summer-season conditions.
Ligurian macro shoal with a rocky ridge and rich small life.
Ligurian macro shoal with a rocky ridge and rich small life.
Garage is a Ligurian rocky shoal near Spotorno with a broad ridge of rock and a second cone-like formation that expands the underwater route. It is a macro-friendly open-sea dive with bryozoans, sponges, and lots of small subjects, while the deeper rock faces and holes give experienced recreational divers plenty to explore.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 30m
Depth Note
Top of the main rock is at about 20 m and it extends down to roughly 30 m toward the south.
Best Season
late spring through early autumn
Typical Conditions
Rocky shoal, burrows and holes, macro subjects, and good summer visibility.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Access Restrictions
Use local boat operators and the mooring setup for the shoal. This is an open-sea dive, not a casual shore entry.
Legal Notes
Follow local anchoring and marine-protection rules in the Spotorno area.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Rock formations between roughly 20–30 m, with opportunities for macro photography.
Freediving
Not a freedive site.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site.
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 tourism page for Spotorno and the surrounding summer-season conditions.
Local dive-center page with dive level, depth band, and underwater photography context.
Local dive-center page with macro-life and biodiversity details.
Local dive-center page with the Garage listing and site depth information.
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