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Official Marine Protected Area listing for Isole di Ventotene e Santo Stefano.
Dive Spot Guide•
Punta Falcone
Boat-access Ventotene reef with gentle slope and rich fish life.
Local operator required
Short-boat access and protected-area logistics make a local guide the practical way to dive Punta Falcone.
Short boat ride from Ventotene; the slope is easy to read, but the deeper end still calls for normal gas and boat discipline.
About Punta Falcone
Punta Falcone is a boat-access reef on Santo Stefano with a gently sloping rocky seabed, boulders, dens, and ravines. It is a signature Ventotene dive for clear water, fish-rich planning, and a profile that suits newer divers on the shallows as well as training dives when the team wants more time on site. A short boat run and protected-area rules shape the experience more than raw complexity.
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Research Estimate At Punta Falcone
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Where Is Punta Falcone?
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Punta Falcone Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 46m
Depth Note
Gently sloping seabed from about 5 m to 30 m, with deeper reach reported near 46 m.
Best Season
Late spring through early autumn; the island is diveable most of the year, but summer brings the clearest feel and richest fish activity.
Typical Conditions
Gentle slope, rocky outcrops, dens and ravines, clear water, and a training-friendly profile with a deeper end to respect.
Safety & Access At Punta Falcone
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Keep an eye on depth as the slope falls away, and stay synchronized with the boat team on timing and surface pickup.
Access Restrictions
Treat it as an organized boat site in a protected marine area; use the local operator setup rather than self-directing the entry.
Legal Notes
Punta Falcone sits within the Isole di Ventotene e Santo Stefano Marine Protected Area, so park and conduct rules apply.
Local Intel For Punta Falcone
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A good training-friendly boat dive with an easy-read profile; still keep standard depth discipline on the deeper end.
Freediving
Possible along the shallow slope in calm conditions, but it is better treated as a guided scuba site than a casual apnoea outing.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling can work only on the shallow edge in calm water; the site is mainly better for scuba.
Wildlife at Punta Falcone
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Punta Falcone
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Punta Falcone
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
