

San Giorgio is a reef dive located within the Portofino Marine Park, offering depths between 20 and 35 metres. The site is accessed by boat and is characterised by calm, current-free conditions, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced divers depending on the depth. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres. Divers can observe common species such as wrasses and bream, alongside less frequent sightings of White-spotted Yellow Nudibranch, Gorgon's Head, Turkish Wrasse, Mediterranean Violet Aeolid, White Seabream, Mauve Stinger, Violescent Sea-whip, Sea Star, Marine Goldfish, Comber, Striped Red Mullet, and Mediterranean Cardinalfish. Water temperatures vary from 14 to 19C, necessitating a thicker wetsuit for deeper dives during spring and autumn.
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Water temperatures drop noticeably at depth, so bring a thicker wetsuit than you think you need, especially if diving below 25 metres in spring or autumn. Check locally for current boat access arrangements and any park permit requirements before your trip.
Located in Santa Margherita Ligure, via Jacopo Ruffini 47.
No known hazards
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-35m
Visibility
10-30m
Entry
Boat
Water Temp
14-19°C
Current
None
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Divers regularly encounter wrasses and bream. Less common sightings include White-spotted Yellow Nudibranch, Gorgon's Head, Turkish Wrasse, Mediterranean Violet Aeolid, White Seabream, Mauve Stinger, Violescent Sea-whip, Sea Star, Marine Goldfish, Comber, Striped Red Mullet, and Mediterranean Cardinalfish.
Yes, the site suits beginners in shallower areas, though the deeper sections reaching 35 metres are intended for advanced divers.
The site depth ranges from 20 to 35 metres.
San Giorgio is accessed by boat.
Water temperatures range from 14C in the winter and spring to 19C in the autumn. Temperatures drop noticeably at depth, so a thicker wetsuit is recommended.
Diving at San Giorgio in Santa Margherita Ligure requires the following certifications: PADI Scuba Diver. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at San Giorgio in Santa Margherita Ligure. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 19°C.
The best months to visit San Giorgio in Santa Margherita Ligure are April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.