

Best for intermediate divers, 1-10m, shore entry, mild current.
Cala Pulcino in Lampedusa, Italy, is a coastal site featuring a mix of rocky caves, seagrass beds, and white sand patches. Accessible via a 30-minute trek to a white pebble beach, the site offers depths ranging from 1 to 10 metres with an average of 5 metres. Conditions are generally suitable for intermediate divers and snorkellers, with visibility between 15 and 40 metres and mild currents. Divers should be aware of the overhead environment within the caves. Species recorded around this area include bream, common octopus, great barracuda, flying gurnard, and various crustaceans. Water temperatures fluctuate seasonally, ranging from 16C in late winter to 28C in August.
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Visitors should bring their own food and water as there are no bars or restaurants nearby.
Access requires a 30-40 minute walk through a forested path from the parking area.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 10m
Visibility
15-40m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
16-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include bream, common octopus, great barracuda, flying gurnard, rock cod, Mediterranean cardinalfish, and various crabs and snails.
The site is rated for intermediate skill levels, partly due to the presence of caves which present an overhead environment hazard.
The depth at this site ranges from 1 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
Yes, access to the water is from the shore, following a 30-minute trek through a valley to reach the beach.
Yes, Cala Pulcino is suitable for snorkelling and holds a rating of 4 out of 5 for the activity.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Cala Pulcino in Lampedusa e Linosa. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 28°C.
Cala Pulcino in Lampedusa e Linosa typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cala Pulcino in Lampedusa e Linosa typically ranges from 15 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.