

Best for beginner divers, 15-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Cala Cicale in the La Maddalena Archipelago is a boat-access site featuring a combination of wall and cave structures. The topography drops from 15 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Visibility typically ranges between 15 and 30 metres, and mild currents make the site suitable for beginners. Divers should remain vigilant regarding boat traffic when surfacing and are advised to deploy a surface marker buoy. The site is accessible year-round and is approved for night diving. Local facilities provide air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours to assist with navigation.
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The site is named after the magnose, or sea insects, which are found between boulders and ledges in early summer, especially at night.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
15-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-22°C
Current
Mild
Divers regularly encounter dusky grouper, scorpionfish, snowflake moray, octopus, sea bream, barracuda, and nudibranchs at this site.
Yes, the mild currents and manageable conditions make this site appropriate for newly certified divers.
The site features depths ranging from 15 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
This is a boat-access site; a boat is required to reach the location.
Water temperatures range from 14C to 22C throughout the year. Thermoclines can occur around 12 metres, where temperatures may drop to approximately 15C.
Boat traffic is the primary hazard. Always deploy a surface marker buoy when surfacing to alert approaching vessels of your presence.
Diving at Cala Cicale in Porto San Paolo requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Cala Cicale in Porto San Paolo. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Cala Cicale in Porto San Paolo. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 22°C.