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The Necklace 8-16 Mts

Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

A kelp-filled gully leading to a wildlife-rich rock bowl.

Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
16m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a kelp lover's paradise. Divers begin their exploration at approximately 10 meters, descending into a kelp gully. The gully gradually ascends to a depth of 5 meters before transitioning into a rock bowl situated at 12 meters. Within this bowl, you’ll discover an abundance of marine life, including squat lobsters and leopard spotted gobies. The area offers a fascinating underwater environment.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

kelp forestgullyrocky reefmacro photographywide anglebeginner friendly

Marine Life

squat lobsterleopard spotted gobycuckoo wrasseballan wrassepollackdogfishconger eelspider crabanemoneskelp

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow depths (8-16m) and straightforward topography make it accessible for all levels, including new divers.

Hazards:
boat trafficcold water
Current Strength:

Mild

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