

Best for beginner divers, 5-12m, shore entry, mild current.
Capo Galera is a shore-entry reef located in Alghero, Italy, offering a shallow profile between 5 and 12 metres. The site is well-suited for beginners, featuring mild currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. Divers can expect a typical dive duration of 50 minutes. Water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 26°C, with thermoclines often present at depth. The site is equipped with comprehensive facilities including a dive shop, equipment rental, air fills, and rinse stations. Night diving is a popular activity here, providing opportunities to observe nocturnal marine life across the reef and sandy patches.
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This site comes into its own on a night dive, when octopus, cuttlefish, and squid are far more active and easier to approach. The site has full facilities including air fills, so you can run two dives back to back without needing to travel elsewhere.
Located on a peninsula in the middle of the gulf of Alghero, accessible by boat or shore.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-12m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
14-26°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
May, Oct
Yes, the site is an accessible choice for newly certified divers due to its shallow depth range of 5 to 12 metres and mild currents.
Yes, Capo Galera is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
The reef sits at depths between 5 and 12 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
Yes, Capo Galera is a shore-entry site.
The best months to dive or snorkel at Capo Galera are May and October.
Diving at Capo Galera in Alghero requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Capo Galera in Alghero. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Capo Galera in Alghero. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 26°C.
Capo Galera in Alghero typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Capo Galera in Alghero typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.