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Punta Falconiera
Ustica boat dive with archaeology, wall sections, and colorful reef life.
Local operator required
A local operator is the normal way to handle the boat run and the archaeological itinerary.
Punta Falconiera sits a short boat ride from Ustica's port and offers two routes: archaeology and wall/cave. It is a sheltered, flexible dive with anchors, ravines, and dense reef life.
About Punta Falconiera
Punta Falconiera is a Ustica dive that combines an archaeological itinerary with a rocky wall and cave section close to the port. The site works well as a boat dive with easy logistics, and the reward is a mix of anchors, ravines, colorful encrusting growth, and reef life. It suits newer divers and more experienced divers alike when the sea is calm and the line is chosen well.
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Research Estimate At Punta Falconiera
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Punta Falconiera?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Punta Falconiera Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 35m
Depth Note
Archaeology at 18 m, with wall and cave sections extending deeper.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Low-current wall and cave dive near the port in a protected marine reserve.
Safety & Access At Punta Falconiera
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficOverhead environment
Safety Notes
Being close to the port suggests potential boat traffic; the wall route includes a large cave.
Access Restrictions
Boat access and marine-protected-area rules apply.
Legal Notes
The itinerary sits inside the Ustica Marine Protected Area and includes a protected archaeological route.
Local Intel For Punta Falconiera
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Easy boat-access scuba with an archaeological route and a wall/cave route.
Freediving
More of a scuba route than a freedive target because of the cave, wall, and archaeology.
Snorkeling
The shallow archaeological route may suit surface observing, but the site is primarily a scuba dive.
Wildlife at Punta Falconiera
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Punta Falconiera
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Punta Falconiera
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
