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Punta Chiappa
Portofino shore dive with rocky flats and detritus life.
Local operator required
Reserve access and mooring rules make local guidance the easiest way to plan the dive.
A marine-reserve shoreline dive on the Punta Chiappa headland, mixing rocky slopes, detrital flats, and easy marine-life viewing.
About Punta Chiappa
Punta Chiappa is a rocky outcrop on the Portofino promontory with scenic seabeds on both sides. The dive is known for algae-covered rock, detrital flats, sponges, sea stars, and fish such as sea bream and red mullet. In good weather it works as a relaxed shore dive with designated mooring support inside the marine reserve.
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Research Estimate At Punta Chiappa
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Punta Chiappa?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Punta Chiappa Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 25m
Depth Note
The reserve page places Punta Chiappa Ponente at 5 to 25 m, with rocky-detrital slopes around 20 m.
Best Season
Calm-weather windows, especially late summer, when visibility is usually best.
Typical Conditions
Rocky slopes, detrital flats, algae, sponges, and starfish, with current and visibility varying by weather.
Safety & Access At Punta Chiappa
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Treat current and weather as the main variables, and keep to the reserve's allowed access and mooring rules.
Access Restrictions
Shore diving is allowed at Punta Chiappa, but the marine reserve has authorization and mooring rules that need to be followed.
Legal Notes
Follow Portofino MPA rules, use only the allowed access points and moorings, and respect the zone boundaries.
Local Intel For Punta Chiappa
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A relaxed shallow reef dive with interesting rock, detritus, and marine life on both sides of the headland.
Freediving
Freediving is only practical in calm conditions on the shallow top of the site, not on the deeper reserve sections.
Snorkeling
Good snorkeling is possible on calm days because the site is shallow and close to the surface.
Wildlife at Punta Chiappa
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Punta Chiappa
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Punta Chiappa
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
