

Best for beginner divers, 6-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Santa Lucia Bank is a reef located 300 metres off Capo Enfola, Elba. The site features a reef structure extending from 6 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 17 metres. Divers typically experience mild currents and visibility ranging from 30 to 40 metres, allowing for clear views of the bank from mid-water. Access is by boat only. The site is suitable for beginners and open to Open Water certified divers. Night diving is also permitted. Water temperatures fluctuate between 14 and 21 degrees Celsius throughout the year, requiring appropriate thermal protection depending on the season.
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Use the first and largest rock as a reference point to navigate back to the surface and your boat.
The site is approximately 300 metres from the coast.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-25m
Visibility
30-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-21°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers and is open to those with an Open Water certification.
The reef structure ranges from 6 to 25 metres deep, with an average depth of 17 metres.
Santa Lucia Bank is located 300 metres from the shore and requires boat access.
Water temperatures range from 14 degrees Celsius in the cooler months to 21 degrees Celsius in the summer.
Yes, the site is suitable for night dives.
Diving at Santa Lucia Bank in Portoferraio requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Santa Lucia Bank in Portoferraio. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 21°C.