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Grotta dei Gamberi
Portofino cave wall with shrimp, groupers, and red coral
Local operator required
Boat access and the overhead cave section make local guidance the safe default.
Grotta dei Gamberi is a boat-dived Punta Chiappa cave in the Portofino MPA. The route starts on a rocky Posidonia slope, then drops into a narrow overhead chamber for experienced divers.
About Grotta dei Gamberi
Grotta dei Gamberi is a boat-dived cave site on the east side of Punta Chiappa in the Portofino Marine Protected Area. The route starts on a rocky Posidonia slope, drops onto a vertical wall, and then reaches a narrow overhead cavern with a very fine-mud floor, so trim, buoyancy, and a careful exit are essential. It is an advanced cave dive that rewards experienced divers with shrimp, groupers, red coral, and strong marine life around the wall.
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Research Estimate At Grotta dei Gamberi
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Where Is Grotta dei Gamberi?
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Grotta dei Gamberi Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 40m
Depth Note
The itinerary starts near the mooring buoy around 18m, reaches the cave around 37m, and reports a minimum depth of 10m on the official site.
Typical Conditions
Boat-anchored wall and cave dive with a rocky Posidonia slope, a narrow overhead chamber, and very fine silt inside the cave.
Safety & Access At Grotta dei Gamberi
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibilityOverhead environment
Safety Notes
The cave floor is fine mud and the exit is narrow, so buoyancy, trim, and careful finning are critical.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only, and the cave section is only for very experienced divers comfortable with overhead environments.
Legal Notes
Dives should remain within the Portofino MPA itinerary and the 50 m radius centered on the mooring structure.
Local Intel For Grotta dei Gamberi
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Expect a rocky Posidonia slope, a wall, and then a narrow cave section that needs careful buoyancy control. The return usually follows the mooring line.
Freediving
Not a freedive target. The cave section begins deep and needs scuba gear plus precise buoyancy control.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel target for the cave itself. The interesting features sit too deep and inside an overhead environment.
Wildlife at Grotta dei Gamberi
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Recent Logged Visits At Grotta dei Gamberi
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Grotta dei Gamberi
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