

Best for beginner divers, 5-25m, shore entry, mild current.
Punta di Crabbia is a shore-entry reef dive located in Lake Maggiore. The site features a reef structure extending from 5 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Conditions are generally manageable with mild currents and visibility ranging between 5 and 15 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, though divers should remain aware of the depth transition. Due to frequent boat traffic in the area, divers must use a surface marker buoy and stay close to the shore entry point when surfacing. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, showers, and equipment rental.
45.82930, 8.39450
The site has parking, toilets, showers, and equipment rental on site, so you can travel light and kit up on arrival. When surfacing, stay close to the shore entry point and use a surface marker buoy to signal your position to passing boats.
Located on Lake Orta in Pettenasco, Piedmont, accessible via Via Crabbia.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
5-25m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is accessible to open water certified divers and offers a manageable reef profile, though divers should be mindful of the depth transition between 5 and 25 metres.
The reef structure ranges from 5 to 25 metres deep, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a shore-entry dive site.
The main hazards are frequent boat traffic on the surface and the depth transition of the reef.
Yes, the site provides parking, toilets, showers, and equipment rental.
Diving at Punta di Crabbia in Pettenasco requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Punta di Crabbia in Pettenasco typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Punta di Crabbia in Pettenasco typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.