

Best for intermediate divers, 5-40m, boat entry, moderate current.
Scannella is a dramatic wall and cave site off the coast of Ischia, Italy, featuring depths ranging from 5 to 40 metres. The topography includes vertical walls and overhead cave sections that require intermediate certification and careful buoyancy control. Visibility typically spans 10 to 25 metres, though moderate currents are common. Divers should be prepared for an overhead environment, necessitating appropriate training and equipment such as backup torches. Access is exclusively by boat. Water temperatures remain between 14 and 19 degrees Celsius throughout the year, making a 5 mm wetsuit with a hood recommended for thermal protection during the typical 40-minute dive duration.
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The cave sections create an overhead environment, so even intermediate divers should carry at least one backup torch and be comfortable with no direct ascent to the surface. Water temperature sits between 14 and 19 degrees Celsius year-round, so a 5 mm wetsuit with hood is a sensible choice even in summer.
Best reached by boat. On foot, follow signs for Albergo Saint Leonard from Panza for 20-30 minutes, then take the steep path to the left of the hotel down to the sea.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-40m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-19°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
40 min
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of overhead cave environments and moderate currents.
The site features a wall that drops from 5 metres down to 40 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site.
Water temperatures range from 14 to 19 degrees Celsius year-round, requiring a 5 mm wetsuit with a hood.
Divers should carry at least one backup torch and be comfortable with the lack of direct access to the surface in overhead sections.
Diving at Scannella in Panza requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Scannella in Panza. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 19°C.