Deep Tremiti gorgonian wall on Caprara.
Deep Tremiti gorgonian wall on Caprara.
Caprara is a protected Tremiti site, so a local boat operator is the normal way to plan it.
Punta Secca (il giardino di Gorgonie) is a deep Tremiti secca on Caprara, where a life-rich wall, large gorgonians, and strong pelagic traffic make it one of the archipelago's signature advanced dives.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
25m - 60m
Depth Note
The park map lists Punta Secca at 25m and Secca di Punta Secca at up to 60m, while the operator route recommends 35m.
Best Season
May to October
Typical Conditions
An offshore wall and secca with big gorgonians, pelagic fish, and a serious deep-dive feel.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Treat this as a deep wall dive and keep reserve gas for the return along the secca. Current can move the dive along, so spacing and buoyancy matter.
Access Restrictions
Access is reserve-managed in AMP Isole Tremiti Zone B and is normally organized by boat.
Legal Notes
The site sits in Zone B of the Isole Tremiti marine protected area.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A guided deep wall dive for divers with deep certification and a clean plan.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target; the main interest sits on a deep, current-influenced wall.
Snorkeling
This is a scuba wall, not a snorkeling site.
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
Tremiti dive-center location page showing Punta Secca among the highlighted island dive sites.
Operator page with a recommended 35m route, DEEP certification, and detailed wall-life description.
Official park map listing Punta Secca at 25m and Secca di Punta Secca at up to 60m.
Tourism guide noting Punta Secca among the favorite Tremiti sites and describing the marine-life richness of the Gargano dives.
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