

Best for intermediate divers, 8-42m, boat entry, moderate current.
Secca di Levante is a boat-access site located off Taormina, Italy, featuring a diverse topography of natural reef, caves, and artificial structures. The site spans a depth range of 8 to 42 metres, requiring intermediate skills to manage moderate currents and buoyancy. Visibility can reach up to 30 metres, though conditions vary. Divers should remain cautious of entanglement risks within the cave sections and monitor depth closely. Water temperatures fluctuate between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Species recorded around this area include Mediterranean Moray, Common Octopus, European Parrotfish, and various wrasses, seabream, and blennies.
38.27630, 15.24362
Current can pick up quickly at depth, so plan your dive to work into it at the start when your air is full and drift back on the return. Confirm current conditions with the dive operator before descending, as timing your entry makes a significant difference on this site.
Secca di Levante is located within Zona B of a marine protected area in Italy. Access is permitted but regulated.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-42m
Visibility
Up to 30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-20°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Year-round
Species recorded around this area include Mediterranean Moray, Common Octopus, European Parrotfish, Turkish Wrasse, Scorpionfish, Kingfish, Mediterranean Violet Aeolid, Grey Triggerfish, Two-banded Seabream, Sea Star, Tompot Blenny, White Seabream, and Peacock Blenny.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the depth range of 8 to 42 metres and the presence of moderate currents.
The site ranges from 8 metres at its shallowest to 42 metres at its deepest point.
Boat entry is mandatory for this site as it is located approximately 22 kilometres from the shore.
While the site has shallow sections starting at 8 metres, it is primarily a dive site requiring boat access and intermediate skills to manage currents.
Diving at Secca di Levante in Milazzo requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Secca di Levante in Milazzo. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 20°C.
The best months to visit Secca di Levante in Milazzo are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Secca di Levante in Milazzo. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Secca di Levante in Milazzo can reach up to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.