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Grotta di Falco
Shallow horseshoe cave dive with an air pocket near Punta Giglio.
Boat-access cave dive in Alghero; the shallow overhead route and air pocket make calm seas and steady buoyancy more important than depth.
About Grotta di Falco
Grotta di Falco is a shallow cave dive in the Punta Giglio side of Alghero, best known for its horseshoe-shaped passage and air pocket. The route starts with a brief submerged approach, opens into an interior chamber, and then continues through an emerged section before returning to blue water. It is a better fit for calm seas and controlled buoyancy than for rough days, and the overhangs can hold red coral, anemones, conger and other cave life.
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Research Estimate At Grotta di Falco
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Grotta di Falco?
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Grotta di Falco Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 14m
Depth Note
Shallow entry around 10m, with a broader cave floor in the mid-teens and an internal air-pocket section before the emerged chamber.
Safety & Access At Grotta di Falco
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environmentRestricted access
Safety Notes
Requires Advanced or Cavern-level training due to the overhead cave environment and the siphon/air-zone section.
Access Restrictions
Advanced or Cavern certification required.
Local Intel For Grotta di Falco
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow overhead cave dive with two openings, a brief submerged approach, and an emerged chamber where the route can continue on foot.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site. The overhead section and air pocket make it a scuba cave dive rather than a breath-hold target.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is best kept outside the cave route. The main passage is built around scuba control, buoyancy and a guided overhead section.
Wildlife at Grotta di Falco
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Recent Logged Visits At Grotta di Falco
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Grotta di Falco
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