

Best for beginner divers, 15-40m, boat entry, mild current.
Scoglio Che Bara is a varied dive site located 60 metres off the coast of Pomonte, Elba. The site features a combination of reef, wall, and wreck topography, with depths ranging from 15 to 40 metres. It is accessible only by boat and is suitable for beginners, though guided tours are recommended to navigate the transitions between the different sections. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility between 15 and 25 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 14 and 19 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Due to active boat traffic in the area, divers must always deploy a surface marker buoy before ascending.
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Boat traffic around the site can be active, so always surface with a delayed surface marker buoy deployed before you ascend. Guided tours are available and worth booking if you are unfamiliar with the site layout, as the transition between reef, wall, and wreck sections is easier to follow with a guide on your first visit.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
15-40m
Visibility
15-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-19°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include European Common Cuttlefish, Common Octopus, Mediterranean Moray, various wrasses, and several species of seabream.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, with much of the activity occurring in the shallower upper sections of the reef.
The site ranges from 15 to 40 metres in depth, with an average depth of 25 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 60 metres from the shore.
The site is primarily a dive location with depths starting at 15 metres, making it less suitable for snorkelling.
Boat traffic can be active in the vicinity. Always deploy a surface marker buoy to ensure visibility to vessel operators before surfacing.
Diving at Scoglio Che Bara 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 Scoglio Che Bara in Portoferraio. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 19°C.
The best months to visit Scoglio Che Bara in Portoferraio are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Scoglio Che Bara in Portoferraio typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Scoglio Che Bara in Portoferraio typically ranges from 15 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.