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Scoglietto di Portoferraio
Protected Elba boat dive with rich fish life.
Local operator required
Use a Portoferraio operator that knows the reserve and the preferred anchor line for the chosen route.
Short boat run from Portoferraio into a protected reef zone; plan for shallow start, clear water, and a very fish-heavy profile.
About Scoglietto di Portoferraio
Scoglietto di Portoferraio is a protected Elba boat dive with a shallow start, a rocky reef profile, and a fish-heavy finish that stays simple without feeling flat. The draw is the clear water, the layered slope, and the steady parade of Mediterranean life in a well-known marine-protection zone.
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Research Estimate At Scoglietto di Portoferraio
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Scoglietto di Portoferraio?
Community sourced coordinates.
Scoglietto di Portoferraio Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 40m
Depth Note
The protected reef starts shallow around 5-10m and extends to roughly 35-40m, with some routes centering on a 25m frana line.
Best Season
April to October
Typical Conditions
Protected rocky reef with a shallow start, very weak current, and clear water.
Safety & Access At Scoglietto di Portoferraio
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Use reserve-aware boat access and follow the protected-zone rules. The site is easy to enjoy, but the deeper line still asks for clean buoyancy and gas awareness.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only, and reserve rules apply for anchoring and site conduct.
Legal Notes
The Scoglietto area has been a biological protection zone since the 1970s, and fishing is banned.
Local Intel For Scoglietto di Portoferraio
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat-access protected reef and wall dive with a shallow start, a fish-rich slope, and deeper structure depending on the line you pick.
Freediving
The shallow edge may be comfortable near the top of the reef, but the main profile is built for scuba rather than freediving.
Snorkeling
Clear shallow water makes snorkeling possible near the top of the reef, though the richest life sits deeper.
Wildlife at Scoglietto di Portoferraio
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Scoglietto di Portoferraio
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Scoglietto di Portoferraio
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
