Older research PDF describing the northern Capo Figari wall and sheltering fauna.
Rugged Capo Figari boat dive with tunnels and ravines.
Rugged Capo Figari boat dive with tunnels and ravines.
Sa Mama Chiatta is the northern Capo Figari boat dive in Golfo Aranci, with a rugged limestone wall, tunnels, ravines, and narrow cut-throughs that make the route feel varied rather than linear. It suits buoyant divers who like structure and shelter, with usually light currents and marine life tucked into the cracks on calm days.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 35m
Depth Note
Sources describe the wall at roughly 30 m, with the site commonly listed around 35 m maximum.
Best Season
May to October
Typical Conditions
Usually calm enough for a controlled wall dive when the sea is settled, with the route feeling more structured than exposed.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Tunnels and narrow sections may create overhead conditions; plan appropriate gas management and maintain good buoyancy control, especially approaching the deeper parts of the site.
Access Restrictions
Boat access via a local operator is the practical route; no casual shore entry is indicated.
Legal Notes
The spot sits in the Capo Figari / Isola di Figarolo natural-area context shown on the official map, so follow local area rules and operator briefings.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat dive along a limestone wall with tunnels, ravines, and narrow cut-throughs; good trim and steady gas management matter more than raw depth.
Freediving
Primarily a scuba site; freediving is not the natural fit because the main features are on the wall and in the cut-throughs.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the main structure is below the surface, so snorkeling only makes sense in very calm, clear conditions.
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.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Older research PDF describing the northern Capo Figari wall and sheltering fauna.
Community dive-page snippet with terrain, current, depth, and level context for the site.
Official Capo Figari dive-spots page listing Sa Mama Chiatta and pointing divers toward local dive-centre guidance.
Official tourism map showing Sa Mama Chiatta as a named dive point in the Golfo Aranci / Capo Figari area.
Local operator listing with recommended dives and practical support in Golfo Aranci.
Operator itinerary page with easy-dive context, guided logistics, and marine-life notes for the Capo Figari/Figarolo area.
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