Portofino MPA page for Punta della Targhetta.
Easy shore wall with yellow parazoanthus and nudibranch life.
Easy shore wall with yellow parazoanthus and nudibranch life.
Punta Della Targhetta is an easy shore wall with simple navigation and generally calm conditions. The dive starts on a gentle approach before the wall develops, giving beginners a comfortable route while still rewarding experienced divers with a parazoanthus-covered face, nudibranchs, and blue-water hunting action from snappers and damselfish. It is a relaxed wall dive where clean buoyancy and an unhurried pace matter more than chasing depth.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m+
Depth Note
Descent to about 10 m where the wall starts.
Best Season
Calmer months and summer conditions, when the site is described as easiest.
Typical Conditions
Easy orientation, calm water, and a wall that keeps the route straightforward.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Access Restrictions
Follow local shore access guidance and keep your route simple along the wall.
Legal Notes
Respect local shoreline access and marine rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A beginner-friendly wall dive with a calm profile and plenty of small life on the face.
Freediving
The relaxed conditions can suit controlled freediving on the shallow side, though the site is primarily a scuba wall.
Snorkeling
The calm water and easy profile make the shallow edge useful for snorkeling on good days.
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
Portofino MPA page for Punta della Targhetta.
Diving Group Portofino lists Punta della Targhetta.
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