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Boat dive with mooring buoy, mild-current best conditions, and clear-visibility framing.
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Punta del Faro di Portofino
Punta del Faro is Portofino's lighthouse wall.
Boat-dived Portofino wall with mooring access, route options for different levels, and a current-sensitive tip.
About Punta del Faro di Portofino
Punta del Faro di Portofino is a boat-dived wall in the Portofino Marine Protected Area, reached on mooring and known for its dramatic drop, varied seabed, and good fish action in the middle of the water column. It is one of those dives where the site itself does the work: the wall, the light, and the current together decide how much of the day is available. When conditions are settled, the dive is rich in biodiversity and feels spacious rather than technical; when the current builds, it becomes a more serious lighthouse-point dive and can lose visibility quickly. The site is best treated as a buoyed reserve dive that rewards calm windows, clean trim, and a willingness to match the sea instead of forcing the plan.
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Research Estimate At Punta del Faro di Portofino
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Punta del Faro di Portofino?
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Punta del Faro di Portofino Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 75m
Depth Note
A buoyed wall with easier and deeper route options; the mid-water band stays productive even as the wall drops away more steeply near the buoy.
Best Season
Late spring through early autumn, with winter and early spring less reliable because wind and current can reduce visibility.
Typical Conditions
Steep wall, current at the tip, good-visibility windows, and a productive mid-water fish band.
Safety & Access At Punta del Faro di Portofino
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Currents at the tip can be present; plan the dive for conditions and depth profile accordingly.
Access Restrictions
Boat dive with mooring buoy; authorization is required in the marine reserve and anchoring is prohibited.
Legal Notes
Diving, apnea, and swimming are only allowed with authorization inside Zone B, and anchors are prohibited to protect the seabed.
Local Intel For Punta del Faro di Portofino
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Wall dive with an active zone around 15–25 m and a deeper drop-off reaching about 80 m.
Freediving
Apnea is allowed with authorization, but the current-prone tip means calm conditions and solid buoyancy matter.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is only a fit in very settled conditions; the site is primarily a wall dive with current to manage.
Wildlife at Punta del Faro di Portofino
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Punta del Faro di Portofino
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Punta del Faro di Portofino
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
