Site-specific dive log with visibility and marine-life observations from a calm boat dive.
Scoglio Ferale is a boat-only sea-stack dive with rich life.
Scoglio Ferale is a boat-only sea-stack dive with rich life.
Scoglio Ferale is a boat-only dive around a rocky sea stack off the La Spezia coast, usually run as a short guided loop from the San Terenzo side. The route circles sheltered ledges, a more open outer face, and sponge-covered rock with gorgonian fans, so the dive stays compact but varied from start to finish. Plan it for settled seas and treat it as an easy, low-fuss boat dive rather than a rough-water day.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 22m
Depth Note
Shallow ledges start around 6-7m and the outer face reaches about 22m.
Typical Conditions
Calm-weather boat dive with a compact loop, good visibility, and moderate exposure on the outer face.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Treat the site as a rocky pinnacle dive and keep the plan conservative if swell or current builds.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; not a shore-entry site.
Legal Notes
Located in the Cinque Terre protected coastal area; confirm local boating and diving rules with your operator.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Relaxed guided circuit around the rock, with shallow ledges, a deeper outer face, and plenty of photo targets.
Freediving
Possible only as a short calm-water swim; the site is more naturally suited to scuba than to repeated breath-hold laps.
Snorkeling
Works best as a brief calm-water stop, but the strongest features sit around the submerged rock faces.
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
Site-specific dive log with visibility and marine-life observations from a calm boat dive.
Local dive operator page with the depth range, easy rating, visibility, and species notes.
Official tourism page describing the rock, the sheltered side, and the benthic cover.
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