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City tourism page with wall depth and marine-life notes.
Dive Spot Guide•
Testa del Leone
Boat-access Portofino wall dive with caves and rich marine life.
Local operator required
Boat access inside the marine park makes a local operator the normal way to visit the site.
Inside the Portofino marine park, this boat dive mixes a colorful wall, shallow clefts, and a small overhead cave with a lot of Mediterranean life.
About Testa del Leone
Testa del Leone is a boat-access wall dive inside the Portofino marine park, where a colorful rocky wall and a shallow broken top create a varied route. The dive starts with a sloping area and a cave-like section that rewards careful buoyancy, then drops into a deeper wall packed with red coral, gorgonians, and classic Mediterranean fish life. It is a strong fit for divers who want a scenic intermediate wall dive with good photography potential, a clear sense of structure, and enough depth change to keep the profile interesting without turning it into a technical exercise.
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Research Estimate At Testa del Leone
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Testa del Leone?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Testa del Leone Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 40m
Depth Note
Shallow clefts start around 15-20 m; a cave sits around 12 m and the wall drops to 35-40 m.
Best Season
May to October
Typical Conditions
Boat-access wall dive with mild current, low surge, and a mix of shallow clefts, a cave, and deeper wall sections.
Safety & Access At Testa del Leone
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficOverhead environment
Safety Notes
Stay neutral in the cave, keep a close eye on gas, and avoid pushing into the narrower overhead section if your buoyancy is not locked in.
Local Intel For Testa del Leone
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Intermediate wall dive with a shallow broken top, a small cave, and deeper wall sections farther out.
Wildlife at Testa del Leone
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Testa del Leone
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Testa del Leone
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
