Punta Secca (Il Giardino di Gorgonie)
Deep wall dive with gorgonians, currents, and pelagic fish.
Boat Access
25m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site presents a captivating underwater experience. The primary feature is a substantial wall teeming with marine life, complemented by a shallow shoal abundant with gorgonians. Throughout the dive, currents are present, which can enhance visibility and provide opportunities to observe pelagic fish such as tuna or amberjack. Divers may also encounter groupers, dentex, barracuda, and corvines. The complex structure of the wall includes numerous dens and ravines offering shelter for moray eels and various species of lobster.
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
GorgoniansTunaAmberjackGroupersDentexBarracudaCorvinesMoray eelsLobster
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Presence of strong currents and significant depth requires advanced skills.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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