Community dive-travel page with the most specific route and depth description for Tana di Gavino.
Tana di Gavino cave dive in Costa Paradiso
Tana di Gavino cave dive in Costa Paradiso
Local Costa Paradiso and Isola Rossa dive centers handle the boat, site briefing, and cave-style routing.
Tana di Gavino is a Costa Paradiso cave and cavern dive for experienced scuba divers. The route drops on a line into a sandy courtyard, then follows a canyon and wall before threading a short overhead tunnel. Plan on guided boat logistics, a proper torch, and stable buoyancy because the interior is dark and the site is not a beginner pick. Lobster are the signature residents, with other crevice life around the cavern.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 37m
Depth Note
Public sources describe a line descent into a sandy courtyard, then a short overhead tunnel, with a maximum depth around 37 m. The site is a cave/cavern route rather than a beginner reef.
Best Season
June to September
Typical Conditions
Clear water, a dark overhead section, a sandy middle area, and a route that rewards calm seas and disciplined trim.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Carry a proper torch and keep your buoyancy tight through the overhead section. This is an experienced-diver cave/cavern route, not a first overhead dive.
Access Restrictions
Guided boat access through a local Costa Paradiso dive center is the normal route, and the site is treated as an experienced-diver dive.
Legal Notes
Costa Paradiso sits in mostly natural-park territory, so follow local rules and operator guidance.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a guided scuba dive for experienced divers with a torch and solid buoyancy.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site because the route depends on line access, overhead space, and a deeper profile.
Snorkeling
Snorkelling only shows the surface; the cave and cavern interest sits below.
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
Community dive-travel page with the most specific route and depth description for Tana di Gavino.
Local dive-center page for Costa Paradiso, describing the site family, marine life, and operator capability.
Tourism/port page for the Isola Rossa area and Costa Paradiso context.
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