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Official conservation/project page for the Punta Manara shoal and SAC seabed designation.
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Punta Manara
Punta Manara is a technical Ligurian reef for experienced divers.
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Stepped coralligenous reef off Sestri Levante with variable visibility, variable current, and deeper terraces that reward careful route choice.
About Punta Manara
Punta Manara is a technical Ligurian reef off Sestri Levante where the seabed steps down through coralligenous terraces and red gorgonian walls. It suits experienced divers who can manage changing visibility, variable current, and busy summer boat lanes, with ocean sunfish in the cold season and a strong mix of scorpionfish, moray eels, groupers, garfish, and other reef life.
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Research Estimate At Punta Manara
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Punta Manara?
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Punta Manara Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 50m
Depth Note
Terraces are reported around 20 m, 35 m, and 45 m, with operator guidance describing a 30-50 m technical band.
Best Season
Low season, plus weekdays in early and late summer, is the better window.
Typical Conditions
Technical terrace reef with coralligenous growth, variable visibility, variable current, and peak-summer boat traffic on the best points.
Safety & Access At Punta Manara
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficLow visibility
Safety Notes
Treat Punta Manara as an experienced-only dive, keep the profile conservative, and skip peak summer traffic windows.
Access Restrictions
Avoid peak summer traffic windows; the best points are much less comfortable when the route is busy or the water is unsettled.
Legal Notes
The Punta Manara seabed falls inside SAC IT 1333371 and sits within the protected Punta Manara conservation area.
Local Intel For Punta Manara
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Primary features are terraced drop-offs around 20–45 m, suited to deeper scuba profiles.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the useful structure sits too deep for a casual breath-hold plan.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the action is on deep terraces and walls.
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Punta Manara Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Punta Manara Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
portofinodivers.com · Operator
Operator page with technical depth band, variable current and visibility, and seasonality guidance.
www.trekkingitalia.org · Tourism
Protected-area background for Punta Manara on the Ligurian coast.
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