

Best for intermediate divers, 20-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Grotta di Nettuno is a complex site near Alghero featuring a combination of cave passages, vertical walls, and drop-offs. Divers typically explore depths between 20 and 30 metres, with visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. The site requires advanced open water and cave diving certifications due to the overhead environment within the cave system. Access is exclusively by boat, located 5000 metres from the shore. While currents are generally mild, they can strengthen, and divers must remain vigilant for boat traffic when surfacing. The water temperature fluctuates between 14 and 22C, though the interior of the cave remains a consistent 18 to 20C.
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Because the cave section qualifies as a full overhead environment, confirm your guide or charter operator has verified your cave certification before booking. Entry is by boat only, so plan around sea state, as surf and shore break can complicate the approach.
Accessible by boat from the port of Alghero or by land via the 654-step Escala del Cabirol stairway.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-22°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Divers must hold both advanced open water and cave diving certifications to enter the overhead environment of the cave system.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers and requires specific cave diving qualifications due to the overhead environment.
The site features depths ranging from 20 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Access is by boat only. You must book through a local charter operator, as the site is located 5000 metres from the shore.
Hazards include the overhead environment of the cave, potential strong currents, surf, and boat traffic at the surface.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Grotta di Nettuno in Alghero. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 22°C.
The best months to visit Grotta di Nettuno in Alghero are April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Grotta di Nettuno in Alghero typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Grotta di Nettuno in Alghero typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.