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Il Portone
Capo Figari limestone boat dive with a shallow start and a light-filled chamber.
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About Il Portone
Il Portone is a Capo Figari limestone dive in Golfo Aranci with a shallow start, a light-filled chamber, and a straightforward rocky descent into caves and ledges. It is a classic local boat dive: easy to read, rich in small Mediterranean life, and shaped more by the rock structure and depth than by current. The profile suits relaxed exploration within certification limits rather than fast drift-style diving.
Research Estimate At Il Portone
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Il Portone Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 35m
Depth Note
The dive starts at 8 m, reaches the main chamber area around 18 m, and tops out near 35 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer sea-state windows preferred for the boat run.
Typical Conditions
Little to no current.
Safety & Access At Il Portone
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight through the chamber and cave sections and stay within certification limits at the deeper end of the profile.
Access Restrictions
Plan the site with a local boat operator; weather and protected-area rules can change whether it runs.
Legal Notes
Capo Figari is a protected natural area, so follow current access, anchoring, and conservation rules in force.
Local Intel For Il Portone
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Profile starts at 8 m, passes through a chamber area around 18 m, and can extend to 35 m max.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the chambered profile is better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; the shallow start is only a small part of a deeper scuba profile.
Il Portone Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Il Portone
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Wildlife at Il Portone
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Recent Logged Visits At Il Portone
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Il Portone
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Il Portone Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Il Portone Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
Independent Sardinia dive article with Il Portone detail, anchorage, and marine life.
Official tourism context for Capo Figari and the protected natural area.
Local operator page listing Capo Figari sites and regular trips.
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