

Best for intermediate divers, 12-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Faraglioni on the Sorrento Peninsula offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring reef, wall, and cavern formations. Suitable for intermediate divers, the site ranges in depth from 12 to 30 metres. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres, assisting with navigation through the cavern sections. Boat access is required for all dives, and divers should expect mild currents. Surge and swell are common, requiring careful buoyancy control to avoid contact with sharp coral and rock surfaces. Water temperatures fluctuate between 14 and 21 degrees Celsius throughout the year, necessitating an appropriate exposure suit. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, bream, sea stars, and various corals.
40.54300, 14.25278
Schedule morning dives when possible as afternoon winds typically increase surface conditions around the stacks.
Boat access on the lee side is recommended.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-21°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Turkish wrasse, bream, white seabream, two-banded seabream, salema porgy, castagnole, soft coral, hard coral, violescent sea-whip, mauve stinger, sea stars, flat crabs, and snails.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of surge, swell, and cavern sections that require good buoyancy control.
The site features depths ranging from 12 to 30 metres.
Boat access is required for all dives at this location.
The site is primarily designated for diving with depths starting at 12 metres, and boat access is required.
Diving at Faraglioni in Capri requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Faraglioni in Capri. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 21°C.
The best months to visit Faraglioni in Capri are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Faraglioni in Capri typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Faraglioni in Capri typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.