Dive-center page with Corallo Nero depth, distance, and local facilities.
Deep boat dive with a rare black-coral colony and gorgonians.
Deep boat dive with a rare black-coral colony and gorgonians.
Short boat run, deep profile, and exposed strait setting make local skipper support the normal way to run the dive.
Gerardia savaglia is a deep boat dive off Santa Teresa Gallura, centered on a granite outcrop that carries a rare black-coral colony and surrounding gorgonians. It suits experienced scuba divers who want a protected, macro-rich rock dive rather than a casual reef or wreck outing.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
30m - 40m
Depth Note
Operator listings place the site around 30-40m, with the main black-coral feature sitting on a big rock at roughly 35m and the bottom around 40m.
Best Season
Year-round in settled weather.
Typical Conditions
Deep open-water rock with gorgonians, protected black-coral structure, and fish shelter around the outcrop; this is more of a signature deep-specialty dive than a casual reef stroll.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep the profile conservative, maintain excellent buoyancy, and avoid any contact with the colony or surrounding growth.
Access Restrictions
Boat access with a local Santa Teresa operator is the normal plan; this is not a casual shore-entry dive.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine-area rules and treat the black-coral colony as no-touch, no-collect habitat.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A guided deep-scuba site for experienced divers with good trim and gas discipline.
Freediving
Not a sensible freedive objective.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel target.
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
Dive-center page with Corallo Nero depth, distance, and local facilities.
Regional blog describing the Santa Teresa area as a diving zone with rare false black coral and associated reef life.
Directory listing recommending Corallo Nero and showing local boat-and-facility support.
Local tourism page describing the Gerardia savaglia site, the granite rock, and the protected marine setting.
Regional travel page describing the Strait of Bonifacio as a strong-current, strong-wind setting.
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