Secca delle Ancore
Pinnacle dive with ancient Roman anchors and vibrant gorgonians.
Boat Access
25m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site is a spectacular submerged granite pinnacle known for the ancient Roman anchors embedded in its slopes. The walls are covered with a dense forest of red and yellow gorgonians, creating a vibrant and photogenic landscape. It is a prime location to encounter large groupers, schools of barracuda, and other typical Mediterranean fauna.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
wall divepinnaclestrong currentsadvanced onlywide anglegrouperbarracudaanchors
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate/Advanced
Potential for strong currents and depths exceeding 30 meters.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Moderate
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