

Best for intermediate divers, 3-40m, boat entry, mild current.
Colombara is a diverse marine site near Portofino, Italy, featuring four distinct environments: a wall, a cave, a reef, and a wreck. Divers can explore depths ranging from 3 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Visibility typically spans 15 to 30 metres. A thermocline is present between 15 and 18 metres, with temperatures dropping to 16-17°C below this layer. Access is by boat only. Due to the overhead environments of the caves and wrecks, divers must manage entanglement risks and maintain awareness of currents during descent. This site is suited for intermediate divers with appropriate cavern and deep diving certifications.
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The siphon entrance at 22m is covered in red coral branches, requiring careful finning to avoid damage.
Boat dive located in the Portofino Marine Protected Area.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-40m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-18°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
The site ranges from 3 to 40 metres deep, with an average depth of 25 metres.
No, Colombara is suited for intermediate divers. Cavern and deep diving certifications are required for the respective sections of the site.
Access to Colombara is by boat only.
Hazards include entanglement risks in the overhead environments of the caves and wrecks, as well as mild currents that can strengthen during descent.
Diving at Colombara in Santa Margherita Ligure requires the following certifications: Open Water, Deep, Cavern. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Colombara in Santa Margherita Ligure. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 18°C.
Colombara in Santa Margherita Ligure typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Colombara in Santa Margherita Ligure typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.