Detailed wreck writeup with depth, seasonal visibility, and fish-life notes.
Shallow Lake Como wreck dive with a beach entry.
Shallow Lake Como wreck dive with a beach entry.
Riva di Gittana - Autobotte is a shallow Lake Como wreck dive with a direct beach entry, a compact truck wreck, and an optional lake wall for divers who want a longer profile. It suits beginner-friendly freshwater wreck diving when paired with the right exposure protection and a careful eye on seasonal conditions.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
13m - 20m
Depth Note
The route starts at a buoy around 5 m, reaches the wreck around 13-19 m, and then can continue onto the wall that begins near 20 m.
Best Season
Winter and shoulder seasons are the cleanest visibility windows; summer can be murkier.
Typical Conditions
Shore entry with a shallow wreck route, an optional lake wall, cold freshwater, and seasonally variable visibility.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Bring appropriate exposure protection for cold-water dives and do not expect summer visibility to match winter conditions.
Access Restrictions
Parking is limited to a handful of cars, so plan your arrival and shoreline access carefully.
Legal Notes
Riva di Gittana is a public Lake Como shoreline area, so normal parking and shoreline use rules apply.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a flexible freshwater shore dive. Keep it shallow for the wreck route or continue onto the wall if you want a more ambitious profile.
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
Detailed wreck writeup with depth, seasonal visibility, and fish-life notes.
Lake Como tourism page with the beach setting, kiosk, and limited facilities.
Lake Como dive page describing Riva di Gittana as a local wreck dive and shore-access spot.
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