Santa Teresa di Gallura itinerary listing Paganetto, with a site-specific castagnole photo caption and organized boat logistics.
Beaconed offshore reef off Santa Teresa Gallura.
Beaconed offshore reef off Santa Teresa Gallura.
Use a local boat operator familiar with the Santa Teresa di Gallura and Marmorata approach and the charted beacon.
Scoglio del Paganetto is a beaconed offshore reef off Santa Teresa di Gallura, with shallow rocky relief, a simple boat approach, and clear-water Mediterranean conditions that suit relaxed guided dives. The site is best treated as a weather-aware local boat stop: plan for calm seas, watch the rocky approach, and use the outcrop itself as the visual anchor.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 7m
Depth Note
Treat the surrounding shoal as shallow and use the nearby 7m rocky-patch reference as a conservative upper bound.
Best Season
Late spring to early autumn
Typical Conditions
Shallow rocky reef with clear water; weather and boat handling matter more than depth.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep the approach conservative, avoid mistaking the beaconed rock for a landing point, and dive it only with a local operator that knows the Santa Teresa/Marmorata approach.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; use an operator familiar with the Santa Teresa di Gallura approach and keep clear of the charted shoal.
Legal Notes
No separate public permit requirement surfaced; standard navigation caution applies around the beaconed rock and adjacent shoals.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow rocky-reef boat dive around a beaconed offshore rock; easy to make it a relaxed guided stop when the sea is calm.
Freediving
The top of the shoal may suit a quick look, but the site is mainly a guided boat dive.
Snorkeling
Calm, clear days can make the upper reef readable from the surface, but this is better treated as a scuba stop than a casual snorkel site.
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
Santa Teresa di Gallura itinerary listing Paganetto, with a site-specific castagnole photo caption and organized boat logistics.
Official hydrographic listing identifying Scoglio Paganetto as a beaconed rock in the Santa Teresa di Gallura sector.
Official tourism page describing Santa Teresa Gallura as a diving-friendly coastal base with rocky shore and clear water.
Geolocation page classifying Paganetto as an isolated danger/diving site about 1.5 NM east of Marmorata cove and northeast of Punta Monterosso shoals.
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