UNESCO property boundary and protected-area context.
Punta Persico is a rocky boat dive with easy relief and night-dive appeal.
Punta Persico is a rocky boat dive with easy relief and night-dive appeal.
Punta Persico is a boat dive on the Porto Venere side of the Cinque Terre coast, where a rocky ridge starts shallow and drops toward open water. The route is straightforward and usually dived as a clockwise circuit, with a small cave on the return and enough structure to make night dives worthwhile. It suits relaxed scuba divers who want a simple local boat run, fish movement along the slope, and a site that is easy to read once you settle in.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 20m
Depth Note
Shallow start with a small cave around 6-7 m; reported max depth varies from 20-24 m, so 20 m is the conservative baseline.
Best Season
summer
Typical Conditions
Light current, variable visibility, and a rocky profile that stays easy to follow.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Mind the rocky ridge and the small cave on the return leg, especially on night dives or in reduced visibility.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; the site sits inside the Cinque Terre / Porto Venere protected area, so local operator and park rules apply.
Legal Notes
Protected-area rules apply in the Cinque Terre UNESCO/AMP zone; check local briefing requirements before diving.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for relaxed scuba and night dives on a rocky slope with a small cave on the return.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the boat access and rocky profile make scuba the better fit.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited; the interesting structure sits beyond an easy surface swim.
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
UNESCO property boundary and protected-area context.
Route shape, depth range, marine life, and night-dive suitability.
Park trail context for Punta Persico and the managed Cinque Terre landscape.
Independent directory confirmation of the Porto Venere coastal location and shallow profile.
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