

Best for advanced divers, 8-55m, boat entry, moderate current.
Near Faraglioni offers a complex underwater topography featuring walls, reefs, and pinnacles. This site is strictly for advanced divers, with depths ranging from 8 to 55 metres. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres, allowing for clear views of the vertical structures. Divers must manage moderate currents and potential surge, particularly during boat entry. Due to the significant depths, nitrogen narcosis is a risk, requiring careful depth discipline. Water temperatures remain between 15 and 18 degrees Celsius throughout the year, necessitating appropriate thermal protection. Boat access is required, and local conditions should be checked for swell before planning a dive.
38.44357, 14.93982
Time your descent to coincide with slack tide periods for easiest navigation through the narrow pinnacle channels.
Boat access is required to reach the site.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-55m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-18°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug
No, this site is intended for advanced divers only. It requires both Advanced and Deep diving certifications due to the significant depths and challenging conditions.
The site features a varied topography with depths ranging from 8 metres down to 55 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site. You must confirm boat availability and local sea conditions before planning your dive.
Divers should be aware of significant depths, nitrogen narcosis, moderate currents, surge, and sea urchins present on the reef and pinnacle structures.
This site is designed for deep diving and is not suitable for snorkelling due to the depth and the requirement for boat access.
Diving at Near Faraglioni in Lipari requires the following certifications: Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Near Faraglioni in Lipari. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 18°C.
The best months to visit Near Faraglioni in Lipari are June, July, and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Near Faraglioni in Lipari. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Near Faraglioni in Lipari typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.