

Best for beginner divers, 12-19m, boat entry, moderate current.
Madonnina in Alghero, Italy, offers a diverse underwater experience featuring a wall that leads into a large cavern. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 12 to 19 metres and an average depth of 12 metres. Access is exclusively by boat, and divers should be prepared for moderate currents, particularly when returning to the vessel. The topography includes both reef and overhead environments within the cavern. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, common octopus, Mediterranean moray, great barracuda, various nudibranchs, squat lobsters, and flatworms. Divers should exercise caution due to the overhead environment present within the cavern structure.
40.56011, 8.16376
The diving center is located in a white villa on a cliff, providing a unique atmosphere where divers can gather by the fire to share stories.
The diving center is located on a promontory in the gulf, accessible by a 15-minute drive from Alghero.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
12-19m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-24°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
May, Oct
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, common octopus, Mediterranean moray, great barracuda, various nudibranchs, squat lobsters, and flatworms.
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The site ranges from 12 to 19 metres in depth, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Yes, a boat is required to reach this dive site.
The best months to visit this site are May and October.
Diving at Madonnina in Alghero requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Madonnina in Alghero. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 24°C.
Expect moderate currents at Madonnina in Alghero. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.