Dive center page offering Mortoriotto dives and describing the local marine life.
Outer-islet reef and wall dive in La Maddalena Park.
Outer-islet reef and wall dive in La Maddalena Park.
Mortoriotto is normally run as a guided boat dive from local operators in the archipelago.
Mortoriotto Reef is a protected La Maddalena Park boat dive around the outer islet, with steep walls, red gorgonians, and a long loop that rewards experienced divers. It is a good fit for people who want a current-sensitive reef-and-wall dive with big fish, ravines, and deeper features such as the sandy-bottom car area rather than a relaxed shallow reef.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 40m
Depth Note
The site is described as a wall-and-landslide reef with shallow starting water and deeper sections reaching the sandy-bottom car area at about 40 m.
Best Season
May through October, with summer usually the most favorable.
Typical Conditions
Outer-islet walls with medium currents that can turn strong; visibility is usually excellent in calm weather.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Current, depth, and outer-islet exposure make this an advanced boat dive; use conservative timing and buoyancy.
Access Restrictions
Guided boat access inside La Maddalena National Park is recommended; current can be strong around the outer islet.
Legal Notes
Park rules and marine-protected-area restrictions apply.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a guided boat dive for experienced divers comfortable with current and deeper sections.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive site because of the depth and current.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the depth and current make scuba the right fit.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Dive center page offering Mortoriotto dives and describing the local marine life.
Official park entry describing the Mortoriotto dive site and park context.
Operator page with depth range, current, visibility, and marine-life notes.
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