

Best for intermediate divers, 20-40m, boat entry, moderate current.
Isola dei Cavoli, located off the southern tip of Sardinia, offers a diverse underwater environment featuring reef, wall, and wreck topography. The site ranges from 20 to 40 metres in depth, with an average of 30 metres, requiring an Advanced Open Water certification. Divers experience visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Access is exclusively by boat due to the 13,000-metre distance from shore and heavy boat traffic. Conditions include moderate currents, particularly around the island's headlands, necessitating careful planning for descents and ascents. Water temperatures range from 15C to 19C throughout the year. Divers should monitor depth gauges closely and remain near the reef structure for shelter from currents.
39.26193, 9.58016
Current can pick up quickly around the island's headlands, so time your descent to coincide with the slack and stay close to the reef structure for shelter. All access is by boat, so confirm departure times with your dive shop in advance as conditions can change the schedule.
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Depth
20-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-19°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
This site is suitable for intermediate divers, and an Advanced Open Water certification is the minimum requirement due to the depth and current conditions.
The site ranges from 20 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
All access to Isola dei Cavoli is by boat, which is required to manage the distance from shore, significant depth, and heavy boat traffic.
Hazards include heavy boat traffic, significant depths exceeding 20 metres, and moderate currents that can increase near the headlands.
Diving at Isola dei Cavoli in Villasimius requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Isola dei Cavoli in Villasimius. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 19°C.
Expect moderate currents at Isola dei Cavoli in Villasimius. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Isola dei Cavoli in Villasimius typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.