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Secca Carega (Secca Gonzatti)
Portofino shoal with barracudas and coral walls.
Boat-access Portofino shoal with a shallow cap, coral walls, and route options that suit both beginners and advanced divers.
About Secca Carega (Secca Gonzatti)
Secca Carega (Secca Gonzatti) is a boat-access shoal in the Portofino Marine Protected Area, famous for its broad topography, coral-covered walls, and huge schools of fish. The site can be explored on a shallow line or a deeper outer line, which makes it interesting for a wide range of certified divers while still feeling like a classic Mediterranean marine-park dive.
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Research Estimate At Secca Carega (Secca Gonzatti)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Secca Carega (Secca Gonzatti)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Secca Carega (Secca Gonzatti) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 40m
Depth Note
The shoal top is reported as shallow as 3m, with routes extending to about 40m.
Best Season
Spring and autumn; year-round diving is possible.
Typical Conditions
Boat-access shoal diving with light to moderate current and excellent visibility.
Safety & Access At Secca Carega (Secca Gonzatti)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Choose the route that matches your certification and keep an eye on the current on exposed days.
Access Restrictions
Boat dive in the Portofino Marine Protected Area.
Legal Notes
Portofino Marine Protected Area rules apply.
Local Intel For Secca Carega (Secca Gonzatti)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The shoal can be circled in roughly 30 minutes of diving.
Freediving
The shallow cap is interesting on calm days, but the site is best treated as a scuba target.
Snorkeling
The shallow cap can be visible from the surface on calm days, but the full site is a scuba dive.
Wildlife at Secca Carega (Secca Gonzatti)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Secca Carega (Secca Gonzatti)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Secca Carega (Secca Gonzatti)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
