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Operator page for the Santo Stefano bank, drift, and habitat profile.
Dive Spot Guide•
Pinnacoli
Pinnacoli is a Ligurian rocky-bench dive with sponges and groupers.
Local operator required
Short boat runs from a local dive center are the normal planning model.
Expect a short boat-access dive off Santo Stefano al Mare with a rocky-bench profile, moderate depth, and better conditions in summer.
About Pinnacoli
Pinnacoli is a Ligurian rocky-bench dive off Santo Stefano al Mare, with a profile that suits a short boat trip and a controlled descent along layered rock. The benches and pinnacles hold yellow and violet sponges, with groupers, barracuda, moray eels, nudibranchs, octopus, and other Mediterranean life in the gaps. Conditions can be current-affected and visibility is not always perfect, so summer windows and good gas discipline matter. It is a better fit for careful scuba than for a casual scenic swim.
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Research Estimate At Pinnacoli
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Pinnacoli?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Pinnacoli Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 34m
Depth Note
Maximum depth reported as 34 m.
Best Season
May through October is the best planning window, with summer offering warmer water and clearer visibility.
Typical Conditions
A rocky-bench and pinnacle profile with moderate summer visibility and enough current to make the site feel more dynamic than a simple reef.
Safety & Access At Pinnacoli
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy and gas control tight, brief for current, and do not assume the pinnacles are a low-effort swim.
Access Restrictions
Plan on boat logistics from Santo Stefano al Mare; this is not a casual shore-hop site.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine rules and operator briefings.
Local Intel For Pinnacoli
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Follow the rocky-bench profile and keep the plan tight if current builds. It suits controlled reef exploration rather than a relaxed shallow drift.
Wildlife at Pinnacoli
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Pinnacoli
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Pinnacoli
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
