Directory entry showing the local dive center's recommended sites, including Secca del Careno.
Relaxed Elba secca dive with outer terraces and easy local logistics.
Relaxed Elba secca dive with outer terraces and easy local logistics.
On the north-west side of Elba near Capo Sant’Andrea, Secca del Careno is a relaxed secca dive with easy local logistics, a gradual coastal slope, and deeper outer terraces that drop away into open water. The site suits divers who want a classic rocky Mediterranean profile with gorgonians, small reef fish, and plenty of room to explore the shape of the bottom.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 40m
Depth Note
The coastal side descends gradually, while the open-water side forms terraces down to 40 m.
Typical Conditions
Boat access from Capo Sant’Andrea, a gradual coastal slope, and deeper terraces offshore.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Plan the profile to the outer terraces and keep buoyancy tight around the rocky structure and gorgonians.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A good fit for recreational scuba with an easy nearshore side and deeper outer terraces for more experienced divers.
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
Directory entry showing the local dive center's recommended sites, including Secca del Careno.
Independent Elba diving overview with terrain, depth, and marine-life notes.
Local dive-center page with site coverage, access, and service details.
Elba tourism page with access, parking, dock, and dive-center logistics.
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