

Best for beginner divers, 7-12m, shore entry.
Torre S Emiliano is a shore-entry reef dive located on the Adriatic Coast of Salento, Italy. The site features a reef structure at depths between 7 and 12 metres, making it suitable for beginner divers. Conditions are generally calm with no significant current, and visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 15C and 26C throughout the year, requiring a 3 to 7 millimetre wetsuit. Parking is available directly at the site, allowing for convenient gear preparation at the water's edge. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, crabs, hermit crabs, and various snails.
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Parking is available at the site, making it straightforward to arrive with full gear and kit up at the water's edge. Visiting in summer gives you the warmest water and the upper end of that visibility range, while spring and autumn are quieter with fewer people in the water.
Shore access is available.
Recorded at this site
Depth
7-12m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
15-26°C
Current
None
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, crabs, hermit crabs, and snails.
Yes, the site is well suited to newly certified divers as it features a shallow reef at 7 to 12 metres and no current to manage.
The reef sits at a depth of 7 to 12 metres.
This is a shore-entry dive with parking available at the site.
While primarily a dive site, the shallow reef depth of 7 to 12 metres and good visibility make it accessible for snorkelling.
Diving at Torre S Emiliano in Santa Cesarea Terme requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Torre S Emiliano in Santa Cesarea Terme. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 26°C.
Visibility at Torre S Emiliano in Santa Cesarea Terme typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.