Marine reserve guide covering local dive support and species-rich conditions.
Deep Bergeggi boat dive with sponge-covered rocks and anthias.
Deep Bergeggi boat dive with sponge-covered rocks and anthias.
Boat access and depth make local guidance the practical default.
Secca delle Spugne is a deep boat dive off the south side of the Bergeggi Marine Protected Area, built around five rocky outcrops scattered over sand. The site is known for huge sponges, gorgonians, and dense schools of anthias, with eels, lobsters, nudibranchs, and grouper around the rocks. It is an expert dive that rewards good buoyancy, gas planning, and a calm read of the water.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
42m - 46m
Depth Note
Five rocky outcrops lie over sand in a deep offshore zone; the site is reported at 42-46 m with clean water and occasional current.
Best Season
Year-round, with calm-water windows preferred.
Typical Conditions
Deep offshore rocks over sand, clean water, and possible current.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
This is a deep dive; plan gas and decompression accordingly and be prepared for possible current.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; best for trained divers with local guide support.
Legal Notes
Plan gas and decompression carefully and follow the dive center briefing.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A deep scuba dive across five rocky outcrops separated by sand in the offshore Bergeggi area.
Freediving
Not suitable for freediving because the site is deep and boat-based.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site.
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
Marine reserve guide covering local dive support and species-rich conditions.
Dive site page with the sponge, anthias, eel, lobster, and certification details.
Official dive center page with depth, location, water clarity, and current notes.
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