Grotta Pastizza

This dive site, Grotta Pastizza, is located a short boat trip from a port in Italy. It offers a straightforward dive suitable for all experience levels. Divers can explore a wall, and those with appropriate training can venture into a cave containing two air pockets. The cave's first chamber features a statue of Saint Bartholomew, the island's patron saint. The dive is relatively shallow and easy to navigate. Marine life commonly seen at Grotta Pastizza includes a friendly family of large groupers, known to approach divers, as well as various other species such as breams, nudibranchs, moray eels, and octopuses. The diverse marine inhabitants contribute to the site's attractiveness for underwater photography. The best time to visit is likely during the warmer months (spring, summer, and early autumn) when visibility is usually best and the water temperature is more comfortable. Divers should always check the weather and sea conditions before embarking on the dive. For freedivers, the relatively calm conditions and shallow depths make this a suitable location, however, careful planning and adherence to safety guidelines are essential, as with any freediving activity.