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Secca delle Ancore

La Maddalena Archipelago, Sardinia, Italy
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Intermediate/Advanced

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.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

wall divepinnaclestrong currentsadvanced onlywide anglegrouperbarracudaanchors

Marine Life

grouperbarracudadentexmoray eelscorpionfishspiny lobsternudibranchred gorgonianyellow gorgonian

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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