

Algajola Sport & Nature is a shore-entry reef dive located within the Scandola Nature Reserve. The site features shallow, calm water, providing a practical environment for new divers to practice buoyancy and breathing. Water temperatures fluctuate between 14C in winter and 26C in summer, necessitating appropriate thermal protection during cooler months. Visibility is variable, so checking recent logs is recommended to ensure optimal conditions. Species recorded around this area include Mediterranean Moray, Common Octopus, Great Barracuda, various wrasses, and scorpionfish. The site is accessible year-round and suitable for those without prior certification.
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The site is located on the beach of Algajola/Aregno with free parking available behind the centre.
The dive centre is located on the beach of Algajola/Aregno, with easy access from the village.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
14-26°C
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include Mediterranean Moray, Common Octopus, Great Barracuda, various wrasses, scorpionfish, and several species of nudibranchs and crustaceans.
Yes, the site is a shore-entry reef dive with shallow, calm water, making it suitable for new divers without certification.
Algajola Sport & Nature is a shore-entry dive site.
Water temperatures range from 14C in winter to 26C in summer.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Algajola Sport & Nature in Algajola. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 26°C.
The best months to visit Algajola Sport & Nature in Algajola are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.