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Published Mar 25, 2020Boat departure and short-crossing logistics.
Dive Spot Guide•
Il porticato
Guided boat dive on the Capo Caccia wall with arches and cave sections.
Local operator required
Protected cave access is handled by an authorised local guide.
Use scuba for a guided cave-and-wall route in the protected Capo Caccia marine area; the tunnel section is for cave-certified divers.
About Il porticato
Il Porticato is a guided boat dive on the Capo Caccia coast that follows a cave-like wall with arching openings and strong light play. The route stays close to the rock face, with overhead cave sections and a tunnel at the end reserved for cave-certified divers. Plan it as a scuba dive with local guidance, calm seas, and careful attention to the protected marine area and the surrounding wall life.
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Research Estimate At Il porticato
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Where Is Il porticato?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Il porticato Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
22m
Depth Note
The published route sits around 22 m; the tunnel is a separate overhead passage reserved for cave-certified divers.
Best Season
late spring through early autumn
Typical Conditions
Protected cave-and-wall dive with bright light through the arches and a short boat approach.
Safety & Access At Il porticato
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environmentRestricted access
Safety Notes
A cave passage continues into a tunnel reserved for cave-certified divers.
Access Restrictions
The tunnel section is restricted to cave-certified divers.
Legal Notes
Protected underwater caves in the area require authorised guidance, and the tunnel is limited to cave-certified divers.
Local Intel For Il porticato
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The main route follows the wall through cave-like openings and light-filled arches; the tunnel is reserved for cave-certified divers.
Freediving
Not a freediving-focused site; the overhead cave route is planned for scuba divers.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-focused site; the main features sit below the surface.
Recent Logged Visits At Il porticato
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Il porticato
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
