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Secca di Washignton

La Maddalena Archipelago, Sardinia, Italy
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Famous Sardinian pinnacle dive with impressive granite rock formations.

Boat Access
25m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a spectacular submerged granite pinnacle rising from the depths of the Strait of Bonifacio. Its dramatic walls are covered in vibrant red gorgonians, attracting large dusky groupers and schools of barracuda in typically clear water.

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 divepinnacle diveadvanced onlystrong currentswide angle

Marine Life

Dusky grouperMediterranean barracudaMoray eelOctopusDentexRed gorgonianYellow gorgonianNudibranch

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Potential strong currents and significant depth around the pinnacle.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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