

Best for intermediate divers, 18-25m, boat entry.
Faraglione is a reef site located off the coast of San Vito lo Capo, Italy. The reef structure sits at depths between 18 and 25 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is suited to intermediate divers. Visibility varies from 10 to 30 metres, and water temperatures range from 15C to 23C throughout the year. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, bream, painted comber, hermit crab, castagnole, mauve stinger, white seabream, two-banded seabream, salema porgy, snails, hard coral, and mullet. Divers should arrange air fills and equipment in the nearest town before departure.
37.98675, 12.32930
Facilities at the site are not confirmed, so sort out air fills and equipment before you leave the nearest town. The site dives year-round, but visibility tends to peak in the warmer summer months when water temperature is at its highest.
The site is located off the coast of Sicily, specifically off Cala Tramontana on Pantelleria's northeast coast.
Recorded at this site
Depth
18-25m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-23°C
Current
None
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, bream, painted comber, hermit crab, castagnole, mauve stinger, white seabream, two-banded seabream, salema porgy, snails, hard coral, and mullet.
No, the site is rated for intermediate divers with an average depth of 20 metres.
The reef structure ranges from 18 to 25 metres deep.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site.
The site is a reef dive with an average depth of 20 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Faraglione in Favignana requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Faraglione in Favignana. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 23°C.
The best months to visit Faraglione in Favignana are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Faraglione in Favignana typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.