Banco di Santa Croce

Beautiful offshore shoal famous for red gorgonian sea fans.

Boat Access
35m Avg Depth
50m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located in Vico Equense, a few miles from Sorrento, and considered one of the most beautiful dives in the gulf. It’s a shoal presenting a unique underwater landscape. The visibility can be challenging initially, but improves with depth. A remarkable feature is the dense colonies of Paramuricea Clavata, which color the rocks red. The site offers a diverse range of marine life and features rare red coral – a truly special sight in the Mediterranean Sea. It promises an unforgettable diving experience.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

Paramuricea clavata (Red Gorgonian)Corallium rubrum (Red Coral)AnthiasMoray eelScorpionfishGrouperNudibranchs

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Requires deep diving certification and experience due to 50m depth.

Hazards:
depthcurrentboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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