

Best for intermediate divers, 10-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Allume is a marine site located 500 metres off the coast of Isola del Giglio, featuring a combination of reef and cave topography. The site ranges in depth from 10 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Access is strictly by boat, and divers should be prepared for moderate currents that can strengthen without warning. The presence of an overhead environment within the cave system requires careful buoyancy control and air management. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 14 and 20 degrees Celsius, necessitating a 5mm wetsuit in warmer months and a 7mm suit during the cooler periods from autumn through spring.
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Current can strengthen without much warning at this site, so brief carefully with your guide before descending and confirm a current plan at the surface. A 5mm wetsuit covers you in the warmer months, but a 7mm is more comfortable from autumn through spring when temperatures drop toward 14 degrees Celsius.
Accessible via boat from the mainland or nearby islands.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-20°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Sep, Oct, Nov
The site is rated for intermediate divers. While Open Water certification is the minimum requirement, the overhead environment and moderate currents necessitate solid buoyancy control.
The site ranges from 10 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Allume is a boat-only dive site located 500 metres from the shore.
The main hazards include the overhead environment of the caves and moderate currents. Divers must maintain strict buoyancy control and monitor their air supply and depth carefully.
Diving at Allume in Isola del Giglio requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Allume in Isola del Giglio. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Allume in Isola del Giglio. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 20°C.
The best months to visit Allume in Isola del Giglio are September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Allume in Isola del Giglio. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Allume in Isola del Giglio typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.