

Best for intermediate divers, 8-32m, boat entry, moderate current.
Isola di Bergeggi, located within the Portofino Marine Park, offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring reefs, walls, caves, drop-offs, and canyons. This site is accessible only by boat, situated 100 metres from the shore. Divers can expect depths ranging from 8 to 32 metres, with an average of 18 metres. Conditions include moderate currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Marine life frequently recorded here includes wrasses, bream, and salema porgy. Less common sightings include Mediterranean moray, scorpionfish, Turkish wrasse, lizardfish, wide-eyed flounder, Mediterranean cardinalfish, painted comber, striped red mullet, white seabream, two-banded seabream, and castagnole. The site is suitable for intermediate divers and supports night diving.
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The Bergeggi Marine Protected Area features a webcam subacquea positioned in the marine park.
The site is located just off the coast of Savona on Liguria's Riviera di Ponente.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-32m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-19°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, bream, and salema porgy. Other species recorded at the site include Mediterranean moray, scorpionfish, Turkish wrasse, lizardfish, wide-eyed flounder, Mediterranean cardinalfish, painted comber, striped red mullet, white seabream, two-banded seabream, and castagnole.
No, Isola di Bergeggi is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of deep areas, overhead environments, and moderate currents.
The site ranges from 8 to 32 metres in depth, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Access to Isola di Bergeggi is by boat only.
Yes, the site is open to both diving and snorkelling activities.
Diving at Isola di Bergeggi in Savona requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Isola di Bergeggi in Savona. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 19°C.
The best months to visit Isola di Bergeggi in Savona are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Isola di Bergeggi in Savona. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Isola di Bergeggi in Savona typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.