

Best for beginner divers, 1-10m, shore entry, mild current.
Cala Croce is a rocky inlet on the southern coast of Lampedusa featuring two beaches, Cala Croce Beach and Spiaggia Portu Ntoni. This site is suitable for beginners, offering shore access to a reef and seagrass environment with depths ranging from 1 to 10 metres, averaging 8 metres. Conditions are generally mild, though visibility can fluctuate between 5 and 45 metres and surf may be present. Species recorded around this area include the Flying Gurnard, Great Barracuda, Common Octopus, Fried Egg Jellyfish, Rock Cod, Bream, Mauve Stinger, Flat Crab, Striped Red Mullet, Wide Eyed Flounder, Mediterranean Cardinalfish, snails, and hard coral. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a cafe, and first aid.
35.50045, 12.59270
It is recommended not to snorkel Cala Croce when there is Scirocco wind as it causes rough seas.
Access is available through Cala Croce Beach or from Spiaggia Portu Ntoni on the southern coast of Lampedusa Island.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 10m
Visibility
5-45m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
16-28°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is rated for beginner snorkelers with mild currents and shallow depths.
The depth ranges from 1 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres.
Yes, the site provides shore access via Cala Croce Beach and Spiaggia Portu Ntoni.
Species recorded around this area include Bream, Fried Egg Jellyfish, Common Octopus, Great Barracuda, and various crabs and reef fish.
Divers and snorkelers should be aware of potential low visibility and surf conditions.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Cala Croce in Lampedusa. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 28°C.
Cala Croce in Lampedusa typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cala Croce in Lampedusa typically ranges from 5 metres to 45 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.