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Elba diving guide highlighting caves, gorgonians, and reef life at Punta delle Cannelle.
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Punta Delle Cannelle
Shore-access Elba reef with gorgonians and a dropping wall.
Plan this as a shore dive under the Porto Azzurro headland, with a shallow start, a ledge that drops away, and strong coral color.
About Punta Delle Cannelle
Punta Delle Cannelle is a shore-access reef on the north side of Porto Azzurro Gulf, where a rocky plateau leads into a sharper wall and cave-like cuts. The site is known for red and yellow gorgonians, good fish life, and a mixed topography that rewards slow reef passes and an eye toward the open blue rather than a straight-line swim.
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Where Is Punta Delle Cannelle?
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Punta Delle Cannelle Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 25m
Depth Note
The dive starts right under the headland and follows a plateau down to a sharp ledge around 25 m.
Best Season
Year-round, best on calm days with clear water.
Typical Conditions
Shallow plateau, sharp ledge, cave-like cuts, and coral-covered rocks.
Safety & Access At Punta Delle Cannelle
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight around the rock cuts and the ledge so you stay on the reef line and out of the open blue.
Access Restrictions
Start under the headland and stay close to the reef line; the deeper ledge is for controlled divers.
Legal Notes
Follow local shore-access and marine-protection rules for the Porto Azzurro headland.
Local Intel For Punta Delle Cannelle
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A plateau leads down to roughly 25 m and transitions into a steep drop-off.
Freediving
The shallow plateau can suit freedivers, but the more interesting structure is on the ledge and rock cuts.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling works best on the shallow plateau and along the top of the reef when the sea is calm.
Wildlife at Punta Delle Cannelle
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Punta Delle Cannelle
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Punta Delle Cannelle
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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