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Il Corno
Boat dive with volcanic walls, canyons, and Mediterranean fish.
Local operator required
Best handled by a local boat operator from Carloforte.
A western San Pietro boat dive with volcanic walls, canyons, and routes for both easier and deeper profiles. Expect sponges, gorgonians, and Mediterranean fish in grooves and along the drop-offs.
About Il Corno
Il Corno is a boat dive off the western side of San Pietro in Sardinia, built around a volcanic islet with reef walls, canyons, and route choices that let the site work for both easy and more ambitious dives. The walls carry sponges, parazoanthus, and white gorgonians, while the grooves and fissures hold barracudas, amberjacks, groupers, nudibranchs, crabs, shrimp, and other Mediterranean life.
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Research Estimate At Il Corno
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 26m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
Where Is Il Corno?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Il Corno Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 40m
Depth Note
The north side drops from a few meters to about 40 m through canyons, while the south side eases off more gradually.
Best Season
Year-round.
Typical Conditions
Clear-water Sardinian wall diving with route choices from easy to more demanding, steady sightseeing in grooves and canyons, and strong macro opportunities.
Safety & Access At Il Corno
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Match the route to your certification, keep an eye on depth on the north-side drop, and agree the pickup point with the boat before entering.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Carloforte or local San Pietro dive centers is standard, and the chosen route should match the day's conditions.
Legal Notes
Follow the dive-center brief, stay within the agreed route, and keep clear of boat lanes and any active navigation around the island.
Local Intel For Il Corno
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a boat-based wall dive with route choice tuned to certification and conditions.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the deeper wall profile makes scuba the better fit.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is secondary. The site is mainly about scuba on the reef walls and canyons.
Wildlife at Il Corno
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Il Corno
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Il Corno
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility26m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
