Official AMP regulation with zone and access context for Secca delle ancore.
Italy · Northern Sardinia (La Maddalena and Tavolara)
Tavolara anchor shoal with granite blocks and ledges.
Tavolara anchor shoal with granite blocks and ledges.
A local boat operator is the practical way to access the site and handle park logistics.
Boat-accessed shoal in the Tavolara marine park where blocky granite rises from sand around an anchor-marked top and opens into a straightforward rocky run over open water.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight over the anchor feature and rock edges. Treat this as a boat dive in regulated open water, not a casual shore entry.
Access Restrictions
The site sits inside the Tavolara-Punta Coda Cavallo marine park, so plan for boat access and park-aware logistics.
Legal Notes
Follow AMP Tavolara-Punta Coda Cavallo rules and any operator instructions for access, group handling, and boat positioning.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for divers who are comfortable with an easy boat dive over rock and sand in open water. The deeper side of the route sits within the recreational range.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive target. The site is built around a boat plan, open-water exposure, and submerged rock features that suit scuba logistics better.
Snorkeling
Limited snorkel value unless conditions are unusually calm and clear over the shallow top of the shoal.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Official AMP regulation with zone and access context for Secca delle ancore.
Boat-dive description with the rocky profile, anchor feature, and published depth range.

Deep boat dive with a rare black-coral colony and gorgonians.

Punta Zanotto boat dive in La Maddalena