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Lampione
Lampione: remote pelagic boat dive off Lampedusa.
Remote boat dive off Lampedusa with clear water, a deep wall, seasonal shark encounters, and strong pelagic life around the islet.
About Lampione
Lampione is a remote boat dive off Lampedusa with bright, clear water and a shallow top that drops quickly into deeper rock and wall structure. It is known for pelagic life, including seasonal shark encounters, plus turtles, groupers, barracuda, and tuna around the islet. The site is best treated as an operator-run open-water dive with careful buoyancy and weather planning.
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Research Estimate At Lampione
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Where Is Lampione?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Lampione Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 60m
Depth Note
Shallower viewing sits around 15m, with a rocky start around 20m and a wall that drops beyond 40m to about 60m.
Best Season
Summer, when shark encounters are most likely and the water is clearest.
Typical Conditions
Clear water, open pelagic conditions, and a deep wall profile with large shark and schooling-fish life.
Safety & Access At Lampione
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Dangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Grey sharks may be present in season, especially from July to September; use an operator, follow reserve rules, and plan conservatively for the wall drop.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only access from Lampedusa; this is a remote open-water site that should be dived with an operator.
Legal Notes
Lampione lies inside the Pelagie Islands MPA; follow reserve rules and dive with an operator.
Local Intel For Lampione
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Remote boat dive with a rocky start, open-water pelagics, and a deep wall beyond the mooring.
Freediving
The shallower top can suit very experienced freedivers, but the site is best approached as an operator-run scuba dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the shallower top; the main Lampione experience is deeper open-water terrain.
Wildlife at Lampione
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Lampione
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Lampione
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
