

Best for expert divers, 40-55m, boat entry.
Grotta Maurizio Sarra is a technical cave dive located off Isola di Giannutri, Italy. The site features an overhead environment at depths ranging from 40 to 55 metres. Visibility is consistent at 30 metres, though divers must carry primary and backup lights for the cave interior. Water temperatures remain between 14 and 16 degrees Celsius, often featuring freshwater layers or haloclines. Access is by boat only, requiring pre-booked charters. Due to the depth and overhead environment, this site is reserved for expert divers with cave certification. Divers must maintain strict buoyancy control to avoid contact with sharp coral and rock structures while managing nitrogen narcosis risks.
42.24175, 11.09918
Boat access only, so pre-book a charter through one of the local dive shops that can also arrange gas fills. Bring a primary and backup light rated for cave penetration: the 30-metre visibility outside counts for nothing once you are inside the overhead section.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
40-55m
Visibility
30m
Skill Level
Expert
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-16°C
Current
None
Species recorded around this area include Mediterranean Moray, Common Octopus, Gorgon's Head, various wrasses, sea slugs, John Dory, and scorpionfish.
No, this is an expert-level site requiring cave certification and technical diving experience due to the depth and overhead environment.
The cave is located at depths between 40 and 55 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; you must pre-book a charter through a local dive shop.
No, this site is not suitable for snorkelling as it is a technical cave dive located at depths of 40 to 55 metres.
Diving at Grotta Maurizio Sarra in Giglio Porto requires the following certifications: Cave. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Grotta Maurizio Sarra in Giglio Porto. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 16°C.
Visibility at Grotta Maurizio Sarra in Giglio Porto typically ranges from 30 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.