

Best for advanced divers, 15-50m, boat entry, moderate current.
Gorgonie is a reef and wall dive site located off the coast of Catania. The site is characterised by rocky seabed formations featuring large red gorgonian fans, which can reach up to one metre in height. Divers should be prepared for depths ranging from 15 to 50 metres, with an average depth of 35 metres. Due to the depth and the presence of moderate to strong currents, this site is reserved for advanced divers. Access is exclusively by boat. Water temperatures remain cool throughout the year, fluctuating between 15C and 19C.
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Depending on the dive profile, with TEC 40 you can stay for approximately 12 minutes, and with TEC 45-50, approximately 25 minutes.
The site is located at the north side of the Blue Cave, Taormina, and is accessed by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-50m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-19°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
May, Oct
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the depth profile and the presence of moderate to strong currents.
The site ranges from 15 to 50 metres in depth, with an average depth of 35 metres.
Gorgonie requires boat access; it cannot be reached from the shore.
The best months to visit this site are May and October.
The main hazard at Gorgonie is the presence of strong currents.
Diving at Gorgonie in Taormina requires the following certifications: Open Water, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Gorgonie in Taormina. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 19°C.
Expect moderate currents at Gorgonie in Taormina. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.