

Best for intermediate divers, 12-18m, boat entry, mild current.
Stalattiti Cave is a limestone cavern located at Punta del Giglio near Alghero. Formed during the ice age when sea levels were lower, the site features a distinct overhead environment where divers can ascend to a small internal lake to observe stalactites. The dive typically lasts 50 minutes at an average depth of 12 metres, with a maximum depth of 18 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is suitable for intermediate divers. Conditions include mild currents and water temperatures ranging from 14C to 24C throughout the year. Due to the overhead environment, divers must be aware of entanglement hazards.
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The cave contains an aerial chamber where it is possible to re-emerge and breathe fresh air through openings in the rock.
Located in Punta Giglio, accessible by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-18m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
May, Oct
The site has an average depth of 12 metres and a maximum depth of 18 metres.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the overhead environment.
Access to this site is by boat only.
The best months to visit are May and October.
Diving at Stalattiti Cave in Alghero requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Cavern. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Stalattiti Cave in Alghero. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit Stalattiti Cave in Alghero are May and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Stalattiti Cave in Alghero typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.