

Best for advanced divers, 8-35m, boat entry, mild current.
Nave is a cave dive located off the coast of Ischia, Italy, accessible only by boat. The site features a cave structure ranging from 8 to 35 metres in depth, with an average depth of 18 metres. Due to the overhead environment and potential for nitrogen narcosis at deeper sections, this site is reserved for advanced-certified divers. Visibility typically ranges between 10 and 25 metres, with mild currents. Species recorded around this area include Mediterranean moray, wrasses, scorpionfish, Turkish wrasse, tompot blenny, two-banded seabream, bream, painted comber, striped red mullet, mauve stinger, flat crab, castagnole, white seabream, and Mediterranean cardinalfish. Divers should manage gas reserves carefully and monitor depth gauges throughout the 50-minute dive.
40.70784, 13.85410
Water temperature drops to 14°C in winter, so a drysuit or a thick wetsuit of at least 7mm is worth considering even outside the coldest months. Confirm boat operator availability and any site-specific cave penetration protocols locally before your trip, as facilities are not guaranteed on site.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
8-35m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-20°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Species recorded around this area include Mediterranean moray, wrasses, scorpionfish, Turkish wrasse, tompot blenny, two-banded seabream, bream, painted comber, striped red mullet, mauve stinger, flat crab, castagnole, white seabream, and Mediterranean cardinalfish.
No, this site is for advanced-certified divers only due to the overhead cave environment and depths reaching 35 metres.
The site ranges from 8 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Nave requires boat access; there is no shore entry.
No, this is a cave dive site intended for advanced scuba divers.
Diving at Nave in Forio requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Nave in Forio. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 20°C.
Nave in Forio typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Nave in Forio typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.