

Best for intermediate divers, 5-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Archetto is a wall and cave system located in the La Maddalena Archipelago, Italy. The site features a wall that drops from 5 metres to 30 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Access is by boat only. The topography includes a cave section that presents an overhead environment, requiring careful buoyancy control to avoid entanglement. Divers should be aware of sharp rocks throughout the area. Conditions vary, with water temperatures ranging from 14C to 22C and mild currents. This site is suited for intermediate divers due to the depth and overhead environment. Guided tours are available through the local dive shop.
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The cave section introduces a genuine overhead environment, so check your air consumption carefully before entering and stay close to your guide, who is available through the on-site dive shop. Sharp rock and entanglement risks throughout the wall and cave make close-fitting equipment and good buoyancy control a priority before you descend.
Accessible by boat from Porto San Paolo.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-22°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the presence of an overhead cave environment and depths reaching 30 metres.
Access to Archetto is by boat only. Guided tours are available through the local dive shop.
The site ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Hazards include significant depths, potential for entanglement in the overhead cave environment, and sharp rocks throughout the wall and cave.
While the site is used for both diving and snorkelling, the primary features such as the cave and wall are best experienced by divers due to the depth and overhead environment.
Diving at Archetto in Porto San Paolo requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Archetto in Porto San Paolo. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 22°C.
Archetto in Porto San Paolo typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.