Operator page listing Punta Sardegna at 6-40m, all levels, 35 minutes by boat, with no snorkel route.
Granite promontory dive with an angel statue.
Punta Sardegna is a granite promontory dive off Palau, with a shallow reef around the submerged angel statue and a deeper gorgonian point that gives the site broad appeal across experience levels.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 40m
Depth Note
Public sources place the shallow statue area around 12m, the gorgonian point around 25m, and the broader site roughly between 6m and 40m.
Best Season
Late spring to early autumn
Typical Conditions
A shallow granite-and-sand reef with a statue section, a deeper gorgonian point, and generally easygoing Sardinian conditions.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Use the shallow section to settle buoyancy before dropping toward the deeper point. Respect the no-anchor corridor and plan the dive with local guidance.
Access Restrictions
Parts of the approach sit in a cable-protected corridor where anchoring and fishing are prohibited.
Legal Notes
A submarine-cable zone lies between Punta Sardegna and La Maddalena, and anchoring and fishing are prohibited there.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Beginner-friendly in the shallows, with a deeper gorgonian point for divers who want a more committed second section.
Freediving
The shallow statue area can suit short apnea sessions, but the site is mainly a scuba destination.
Snorkeling
Calm days make the top of the reef and statue area pleasant for snorkeling.
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
Operator page listing Punta Sardegna at 6-40m, all levels, 35 minutes by boat, with no snorkel route.
Dive-magazine article describing the angel statue at about 12m and the gorgonian structure at Punta Sardegna.
Palau tourism page describing the secca in front of Punta Sardegna, red gorgonians, and the 27m to 13-14m rise.
Official tourism page noting Punta Sardegna as a Palau-area resort with bathing and sea-excursion services.
Community page describing the rocky, steep coast and the no-anchor / no-fishing corridor toward La Maddalena.
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