Falco Cave

Shallow cavern dive with red coral and stunning stalactites.

Boat Access
10m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, known as Falco Cave, holds a fascinating history. It was first explored in the 1960s by Ennio Falco. The entrance and exit are remarkably wide, leading to a cavernous space. Within this cave system, divers can ascend to a dry plateau where they encounter stunning stalactites. A unique feature of Falco Cave is the presence of shallow water areas containing red coral – a highlight for visitors to Alghero, renowned for its vibrant coral reefs. Average depth is 10 meters. You might encounter various marine life including groupers, slipper lobster, barracuda, nudibranchs, octopus, and conger eel. The site also offers the opportunity to observe red coral.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

cavernred coralstalactiteswide anglebeginner friendlyrock formationboat dive

Marine Life

GrouperSlipper LobsterBarracudaNudibranchOctopusConger EelRed CoralScorpionfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depth and wide entrance suit beginners, cavern appeals to experienced divers.

Hazards:
overhead environmentboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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