Tourism source noting Punta Sant'Angelo in strengthened reserve zones of the Regno di Nettuno MPA.
Volcanic wall with gorgonians and red coral.
Volcanic wall with gorgonians and red coral.
A licensed local operator is the normal way to organize access inside the protected area and handle boat logistics.
Punta Sant'Angelo is a volcanic wall off the Sant'Angelo promontory on Ischia's southern coast, known for gorgonians, red coral, and a committed profile that suits guided local diving.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
30m - 50m
Depth Note
Public descriptions place the main wall band in the 30-50m range, with the deeper face dropping much farther.
Best Season
Late spring to early autumn
Typical Conditions
A steep volcanic wall with strong color, a deep profile, and enough current that sea state matters.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Treat this as a depth-and-buoyancy dive rather than a relaxed sightseeing run. Reserve rules and current make it a poor fit for improvised entry.
Access Restrictions
Protected-area rules apply, and the normal way in is through a local operator rather than a casual shore entry.
Legal Notes
Punta Sant'Angelo sits inside the Regno di Nettuno protected area, with strengthened reserve constraints reported around the promontory.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a guided wall dive for divers comfortable with depth, trim, and a live plan.
Freediving
Not a sensible freedive target; the interesting structure sits too deep for relaxed apnea use.
Snorkeling
The coastline is scenic, but the dive interest is too deep for snorkeling beyond a surface look.
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
Tourism source noting Punta Sant'Angelo in strengthened reserve zones of the Regno di Nettuno MPA.
Local sports association page calling Punta Sant'Angelo a steep wall and one of the Mediterranean's top dives.
Dive-site page with the 30-50m band, medium difficulty, current present, and good visibility.
Tourism page placing Punta Sant'Angelo on the Sant'Angelo promontory and describing the volcanic isthmus.
Local diving article describing the Punta Sant'Angelo wall, gorgonians, and red coral at depth.
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