

Best for intermediate divers, 20-32m, shore & boat entry, moderate current.
Cala dei Turchi is a technical dive site in the Tremiti Islands featuring a complex topography of walls, canyons, and caves. Divers can expect depths ranging from 20 to 32 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres. The site presents an overhead environment that requires specific training to navigate safely. Visibility varies between 10 and 30 metres, and a moderate current is typically present. Entry is possible from both shore and boat, though shore entries require careful scouting due to rocky terrain and potential swell. Given the depth and overhead sections, divers must maintain strict buoyancy control and gas management throughout the dive.
42.13577, 15.50890
Shore entry is possible, but scout the entry and exit points before committing, as swell can make rocky entries awkward with heavy kit. Given the cave requirement and depths reaching 32 metres, confirm your gas plan accounts for the overhead sections before descending.
Access is provided via boat services from the Marlintremiti diving centre located at Via A. Vespucci, Isole Tremiti.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-32m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
13-19°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Year-round
This site is suitable for intermediate divers who possess the necessary training for overhead environments and deep diving.
The site ranges from 20 to 32 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
Yes, shore entry is possible, but it is recommended to scout the entry and exit points beforehand as rocky conditions and swell can make access difficult with heavy equipment.
The site involves deep diving and overhead environments. Proper training is mandatory to manage the risks associated with restricted exit points in the cave system.
This site is primarily designed for diving due to the depth and overhead cave environment, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Cala dei Turchi in Isole Tremiti requires the following certifications: Open Water, Cave. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Cala dei Turchi in Isole Tremiti. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 19°C.
The best months to visit Cala dei Turchi in Isole Tremiti are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Cala dei Turchi in Isole Tremiti. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Cala dei Turchi in Isole Tremiti typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.