Elba CED page with gorgonians, fissures, and habitat detail.
Secca del Corallo: Elba shoal off Capo Fonza.
Secca del Corallo: Elba shoal off Capo Fonza.
Boat timing and the multi-level profile make local guidance the practical default.
Secca del Corallo is an Elba shoal off Capo Fonza in the Gulf of Lacona, with a very shallow top that drops into coral-covered slopes, tunnels, and a deep outer face. The site is boat-dived and works best as a multi-level outing, with the shallow crest for easier diving and the deeper sections for divers who want a longer profile. Expect red coral, sea fans, cracks, and a route that rewards careful buoyancy more than speed.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 45m
Depth Note
The shoal rises to roughly 3-4 m and drops to about 45 m, with a tunnel and grotto around 30 m.
Best Season
Late spring to early autumn.
Typical Conditions
Boat-dived shoal with a shallow crest, coral-covered walls, tunnels, and a deeper outer face.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight at the shallow crest and follow the guide if you move toward the deeper tunnel or grotto.
Access Restrictions
Treat it as a boat shoal with attention to calm sea conditions and the chosen multi-level line.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine-area and dive-center rules for Elba.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A boat dive with a shallow crest, coral-covered walls, tunnels, and a deeper outer face.
Freediving
The shallow crest may be visible from the surface, but the site is really a scuba outing.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling may see the top in calm water, but the site rewards scuba much more.
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
Elba CED page with gorgonians, fissures, and habitat detail.
Elba route page with the Capo Fonza setting, depth, and marine life.
Local operator page with the boat route and multi-level profile.
Independent Elba page with shallow-tip, visibility, and current context.
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