City page describing the Tegnue protected area and buoy network.
Managed Adriatic ridge dive in the main Tegnue complex.
Managed Adriatic ridge dive in the main Tegnue complex.
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The routes are managed by Club Sesto Continente, so a local operator is the normal way in.
Tegnue "Mestre" is a managed Adriatic outcrop dive in the main Chioggia Tegnue complex, with a long north-south ridge, an offset buoy, and a route that stays tied to the rock line. It suits divers who want a club-managed reserve dive with abundant life and a more deliberate boat approach than the smaller Tegnue stops.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
17m - 21m
Depth Note
The highest rocks rise to about 17m, while the surrounding muddy bottom sits around 21m.
Best Season
Late spring through autumn.
Typical Conditions
Long double-cordillera Adriatic outcrop with a managed boat route, offset buoy, muddy bottom, and rich hard-substrate life.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Stay on the managed line from the buoy and keep the team tight along the ridge, especially when visibility softens over the mud.
Access Restrictions
Use the marked buoy and the club-managed route; do not anchor off the line or improvise a shortcut across the muddy bottom.
Legal Notes
Inside the Chioggia protected zone, with access organized through the buoy and route system.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a good scuba site for disciplined teams because the long ridge and offset buoy reward a planned route rather than freestyle wandering.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the structure is built around a managed boat dive at depth.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the interesting terrain is underwater at dive depth.
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
City page describing the Tegnue protected area and buoy network.
Local Club Sesto Continente page.
Official association page for the Mestre buoy route.
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