

Best for beginner divers, 5-30m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
The Dolmen in Alghero, Italy, features a diverse underwater topography comprising a reef, wall, and cavern. Suitable for beginners, the site ranges from 5 to 30 metres in depth, with an average of 15 metres. Visibility typically spans 10 to 25 metres, supported by mild currents. Divers can access the site via shore or boat. Due to the depth profile, careful monitoring is required when exploring the wall and cavern sections. Surface conditions necessitate vigilance regarding boat traffic, and the use of a surface marker buoy is recommended upon ascent. Water temperatures fluctuate between 14C and 22C, making appropriate thermal protection essential depending on the time of year.
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Watch for boat traffic on the surface, particularly when ascending, so always deploy a surface marker buoy at the end of your dive. Water temperature can drop to 14C in cooler months, so a thicker wetsuit is worth packing even if you visit in early summer.
Normally dived from a boat out of Alghero or Porto Conte.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
14-22°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jun, Sep
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though they should remain within their comfortable limits on the shallower sections of the reef, wall, and cavern.
The site ranges from 5 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
The Dolmen is accessible by both shore and boat entry.
June and September offer the best conditions for diving at this site.
Divers should monitor their depth carefully near the wall and cavern to avoid exceeding 30 metres and remain alert for boat traffic when entering or exiting from the shore.
Diving at The Dolmen in Alghero requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at The Dolmen in Alghero. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 22°C.
The best months to visit The Dolmen in Alghero are June and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
The Dolmen in Alghero typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at The Dolmen in Alghero typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.