Secca Dell' Elefante
Famous dive with elephant-shaped rock and stunning granite topography.
Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site is famous for its unique granite rock formations, including one that strikingly resembles an elephant's head. Divers can explore a vibrant underwater landscape with swim-throughs, gullies, and walls covered in gorgonians, attracting diverse Mediterranean marine life. The top of the shoal starts around 12 meters, dropping off dramatically to over 35 meters.
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Plan Your Visit
wall diveswim-throughrock formationwide anglemacro photographybeginner friendlyadvanced only
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow top for beginners, with deeper sections and potential currents for more advanced divers.
Hazards:
depthcurrentboat traffic
Current Strength:
Moderate
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