

Best for beginner divers, 1-5m, shore entry, mild current.
Cala dell'Uzzo is a reef site located near the prehistoric Uzzo Cave in San Vito lo Capo, Italy. This shore-entry site is suitable for beginners, offering shallow depths ranging from 1 to 5 metres with an average of 3 metres. Divers and snorkellers can expect mild currents and visibility between 10 and 25 metres. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, two-banded seabream, bream, castagnole, white seabream, tompot blenny, flat crab, pipefish, Madeira rockfish, and hermit crab. Jellyfish, including the fried egg jellyfish and mauve stinger, may be present. Facilities at the location include parking, toilets, and guided tours.
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The Isulidda site features a horseshoe-shaped cave with an interesting halocline phenomenon in the shallower part due to a fresh water spring.
Access is via boat from the diving center in San Vito Lo Capo.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 5m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
15-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, two-banded seabream, bream, castagnole, white seabream, tompot blenny, flat crab, pipefish, Madeira rockfish, and hermit crab. Jellyfish such as the fried egg jellyfish and mauve stinger are also recorded in the vicinity.
Yes, Cala dell'Uzzo is suitable for beginners due to its shallow average depth of 3 metres and mild currents.
The depth at Cala dell'Uzzo ranges from 1 to 5 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres.
Cala dell'Uzzo is a shore entry site.
Yes, this site is highly rated for snorkelling with a rating of 5/5.
Diving at Cala dell'Uzzo in San Vito lo Capo requires the following certifications: Open Water Diver. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Cala dell'Uzzo in San Vito lo Capo. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 28°C.
Divers at Cala dell'Uzzo in San Vito lo Capo should be aware of jellyfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Cala dell'Uzzo in San Vito lo Capo typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cala dell'Uzzo in San Vito lo Capo typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.