Dive-center page showing the wreck among the center's regular dive spots.
Paired wreck site near Zoagli with strong macro life.
Paired wreck site near Zoagli with strong macro life.
The wrecks are typically run through a local Portofino-area dive center.
Relitto Sarchiapone is a paired wreck site near Zoagli with two distinctive port ships lying close together and building a rich wreck ecosystem. The silhouettes are clear and the wreck surfaces are covered in white gorgonians and macro life, making it a strong site for photographers and careful wreck divers. It is better treated as a boat-access wreck profile with good buoyancy and overhead-awareness rather than a casual reef swim.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 30m
Depth Note
Public listings put the wrecks to around 30 m, while other notes call out shallower sections that can work for freediving and easier progressions.
Best Season
spring to autumn
Typical Conditions
Two close wrecks with clear silhouettes, white gorgonians, and macro-heavy structure on the wreck surfaces.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Keep wreck buoyancy tight, stay within training limits, and do not treat the site as a casual open-water reef.
Access Restrictions
Boat access through local Portofino-area operators is the standard approach for the wrecks.
Legal Notes
Respect wreck-training limits and use a local operator if you are not already wreck-certified.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A paired wreck dive with a shallow-to-mid profile and strong macro interest for photographers and wreck-aware divers.
Freediving
Freedivers can explore the shallower sections, but the wrecks still reward careful planning and conservative limits.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is secondary here; the site is primarily a wreck dive with depth and overhead considerations.
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.
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Research Sources
Dive-center page showing the wreck among the center's regular dive spots.
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