

Best for advanced divers, 20-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Tana di Gavino is a cave and cavern system located off the coast of Sardegna, Italy. Reaching depths of 20 to 25 metres, this site requires advanced diving skills and mandatory cave certification. Access is strictly by boat. Divers must navigate an overhead environment where haloclines can distort visibility and cause disorientation. While mild currents are typical, conditions can change, necessitating careful monitoring. Due to the technical nature of the site and the presence of haloclines, redundant lighting is essential. Facilities available at the departure point include changing rooms, showers, a rinse station, and gear storage.
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Cave certification is a hard requirement here, not a recommendation, so confirm your qualification paperwork is on board before the boat departs. Carry redundant lighting: the halocline and variable visibility inside the cavern can reduce effective range significantly.
Located 67km north of Palermo on an extinct volcanic seamount.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-25m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-22°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Apr, May, Sep, Oct
This site is for advanced divers only. Cave certification is a hard requirement, not a recommendation.
The site ranges from 20 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 23 metres.
Tana di Gavino is accessible only by boat.
The main hazards include the overhead cave environment, the presence of haloclines, and potential strong currents.
No, this is a technical cave diving site at depths of 20 to 25 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Tana di Gavino in Palermo requires the following certifications: Advanced, Cave. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Tana di Gavino in Palermo. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 22°C.
The best months to visit Tana di Gavino in Palermo are April, May, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Tana di Gavino in Palermo typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.