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Official protected-area zoning and access rules for Tavolara - Punta Coda Cavallo.
La Mandria
La Mandria is a technical Tavolara boat dive with big boulders.
Scuba DivingBoatAdvanced6m - 36m
Local operator required
Use a Tavolara operator that knows the long swim, the current, and the protected-area rules.
Boat-access Tavolara dive with a long Posidonia swim, slow current, and a short deep boulder section.
About La Mandria
La Mandria is a technical boat dive on the Tavolara cliff line, built around a long swim over Posidonia to a series of huge boulders and a short deep working section. Divers come here for sea fans, sponges, grouper, and the return along the same route, so it rewards disciplined buoyancy, gas management, and a calm day rather than casual wandering.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Treat it as a long Mediterranean route: manage gas, buoyancy, and turn pressure, and do not spend your dive budget chasing the deep boulders.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; the long swim and depth make this a guided dive rather than a casual shore hop.
Legal Notes
The site sits in the Tavolara - Punta Coda Cavallo Marine Protected Area, so follow the zone rules and avoid unapproved anchoring.
Where Is La Mandria?
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Local Intel For La Mandria
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for Deep Diver and Nitrox-trained divers who are comfortable covering distance over Posidonia and keeping a short bottom time.
Wildlife at La Mandria
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Research Estimate At La Mandria
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility12m
Access2/5 · Challenging entry effort
Aquatic Life4/5 · Great variety
Facilities3/5 · Basic facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
