Local dive-center base, reserve operating area, and service support.
Deep wall with red coral and gorgonians.
Deep wall with red coral and gorgonians.
Parete del Corallo is a short-boat wall dive off Isola delle Femmine with near-vertical faces, dense red and two-tone gorgonians, and red coral branches that pull in anthias and lobsters. It suits advanced divers who want a deeper profile, careful buoyancy, and a patient scan for wall life. Winter and calm seas make the run and ascent cleaner, while the wall still rewards slow trim and conservative gas planning.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
25m - 50m
Depth Note
Vertical wall reported from about 25 to 50 m.
Best Season
Winter, when seas are calmer and visibility is better.
Typical Conditions
Deep wall diving with strong coral growth, a blue-water drop, and a drift-friendly feel when the conditions line up.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Carry an SMB, stay off the coral, and keep a close eye on gas and turn pressure because the wall drops quickly.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Isola delle Femmine with reserve and mooring rules; this is not a casual shore entry.
Legal Notes
Follow marine reserve and mooring rules for the Capo Gallo - Isola delle Femmine protected area.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A wall dive along near-vertical faces spanning approximately 25–50 m.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive target; the wall profile and depth make it much better as a guided scuba dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the main use case; the site's payoff is on the wall and on the deeper face.
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.
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Research Sources
Local dive-center base, reserve operating area, and service support.
Marine reserve rules and permit context for the area.
Parete del Corallo access and wall orientation.
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