

Best for beginner divers, 0-15m, boat entry, mild current.
Isola Foradada is a limestone rock formation located 5000 metres from the shore near Alghero. The site features vertical walls and a sea cave, with depths ranging from 0 to 15 metres and an average of 14 metres. Access is by boat only. Conditions vary, with visibility between 5 and 25 metres and mild currents. The site is suitable for beginners and offers a 5/5 rating for snorkelling. Night diving is available. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Mediterranean moray, common octopus, great barracuda, conger eel, various nudibranchs, and crustaceans. Be aware of boat traffic in the area.
40.56870, 8.15130
The site is commonly paired with other Capo Caccia or Foradada stops when sea state allows.
The site is normally dived from a boat out of Alghero or Porto Conte.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 15m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-25°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
150 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Mediterranean moray, common octopus, great barracuda, conger eel, flatworms, various nudibranchs, and crustaceans.
Yes, Isola Foradada is considered suitable for beginner divers.
The site reaches depths of 0 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 14 metres.
Boat access is required to reach Isola Foradada, which is located 5000 metres from the shore.
Yes, the site is highly suitable for snorkelling and holds a 5/5 rating.
While the site is accessible year-round, wrasses are most common during July and August.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Isola Foradada in Alghero. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 25°C.
Isola Foradada in Alghero typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Isola Foradada in Alghero typically ranges from 5 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.