

Best for beginner divers, 4-22m, boat entry, mild current.
Cala Giacone is a reef and pinnacle site located 300 metres off the coast of Ustica, Italy. It is distinguished as the only location in the area featuring a significant sandy bottom, which supports a distinct ecosystem compared to surrounding rocky sites. Divers can explore depths ranging from 4 to 22 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. The site is suitable for beginners and experiences mild currents. Access is by boat only, and the site is also suitable for night diving. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Mediterranean morays, common octopuses, and great barracuda, alongside various nudibranchs and crustaceans.
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Cala Giacone is the only dive site in Ustica with a sandy bottom, which allows for unusual encounters with species typical of that environment.
Located less than five minutes from the port of Ustica, immediately after the Punta dell'Omomorto lighthouse.
Recorded at this site
Depth
4-22m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-25°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Mediterranean morays, common octopuses, great barracuda, Mediterranean violet aeolids, and various species of groupers and scorpionfish.
Yes, Cala Giacone is suitable for beginner divers, with mild currents and an average depth of 18 metres.
The site ranges from 4 to 22 metres in depth, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Cala Giacone requires boat access and is located 300 metres from the shore.
Yes, the site has a snorkel rating of 3 out of 5.
Diving at Cala Giacone in Ustica requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Cala Giacone in Ustica. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 25°C.
Cala Giacone in Ustica typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.