Relitto di Pomonte

Elba, Italy Tuscan Archipelago National Park

4.0 (1 review)

Beginner

Famous, shallow, and accessible cargo ship wreck.

Shore Access
8m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is the wreck of an old cargo ship, known locally as 'Elviscot', which sank in the 1970s. Located at a depth of approximately 12 meters, it has become integrated into the surrounding marine ecosystem. The area offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring formations like calcerous rocks and spirographs alongside numerous nudibranchs. You may also encounter eyed groupers and conger eels. Access to the interior of the wreck is permitted with appropriate authorization. The visibility around this site can vary, but provides opportunities for exploring both the exterior structure and the diverse marine life that has taken up residence within.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

wreckshore divebeginner friendlymacro photographywide anglesnorkeling

Marine Life

eyed grouperconger eelnudibranchspirographdamselfishoctopusbream

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Very shallow depth of 12 meters is ideal for all levels.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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