Middle Range Diving Archivi | Scuba Revolution Sardinia

15 – SECCA DI SPARGI

Renato Mura — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 18:10:41 +0000

Secca di Spargi (W. Rock) is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful dive sites in the La Maddalena Archipelago. Located north-west of Spargi Island close to the Strait of Bonifacio, the site combines spectacular underwater morphology with an extraordinary abundance and variety of marine life. Encounters with large dusky groupers, brown meagre, barracuda and dentex are almost guaranteed, while greater amberjack and bluefin tuna may occasionally appear in the blue. On the western side, the shoal drops steeply into vertical walls covered with yellow Parazoanthus, creating an impressive spectacle even for experienced divers. The opposite side is shallower and less dramatic, but in recent years eagle rays have been sighted here with increasing frequency.

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16 – IL FUNGO

Renato Mura — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 18:11:17 +0000

Il Fungo lies at the eastern end of Secca di Spargi but is far enough from the main shoal to be considered a separate dive. It is recommended for experienced Advanced divers because strong currents may occur and the average depth is around 25–30 m. The site takes its name from an extraordinary granite formation shaped like a gigantic mushroom. Large dusky groupers are frequently encountered around this natural sculpture and some specimens can approach 40 kg. Barracuda are another dominant presence, often gathering here in a dense school of large individuals.

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17 – SPARGIOTTELLO

Renato Mura — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 18:11:53 +0000

Spargiottello is a beautiful circular shoal located south-west of the islet of the same name. The main formation begins at around 5 m and reaches approximately 27 m on its deeper side. A series of pinnacles and large boulders surrounding the shoal often shelter impressive dusky groupers. Because of its proximity to the Strait of Bonifacio, keeping an eye on the blue is always worthwhile: almost any pelagic species may pass through. South of the main summit, a smaller shoal can host a small school of barracuda during the quieter summer periods. The shallow top is rich in colourful reef fish including ornate wrasse, painted comber, white seabream and sharpsnout seabream, making the safety stop itself an enjoyable part of the dive.

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18 – SECCA DI BUDELLI

Renato Mura — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 18:12:42 +0000

West of Budelli, along the southern side of the island, lies the Sommo dello Zoppo, better known as Secca di Budelli and marked with this name on nautical charts. The top of the shoal is generally shallower than 10 m, although the most spectacular section of the dive lies around 30 m. The underwater morphology is impressive, with huge granite monoliths, sharp ridges and pinnacles. The eastern, inner side is usually the richest in marine life, with beautiful gorgonian-covered walls and channels where sponges, shrimps and small European lobsters occupy the rocky crevices. Its exposed position also makes the site particularly promising for encounters with pelagic fish such as barracuda and dentex, and occasionally even ocean sunfish.

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19 – BARATTINELLI DI FUORI

Renato Mura — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 18:13:15 +0000

Barattinelli di Fuori lies beside a small islet at the northern edge of the La Maddalena Archipelago, in a wild and unspoilt area. The dive develops mainly around an exposed rock north of the islet. In the deepest section, at around 30 m, a beautiful forest of red gorgonians thrives thanks to the strong currents that generally arrive from the south-east. Its proximity to the Strait of Bonifacio also makes encounters with pelagic species possible, including greater amberjack and even bluefin tuna.

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20 – CITTÀ DELLE CERNIE

Renato Mura — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 18:13:48 +0000

Città delle Cernie, known in French as Mérouville, is the most famous shoal around Lavezzi. The prohibition of spearfishing within the Lavezzi Marine Park, together with the once widespread but questionable practice of feeding groupers, allowed these fish to thrive undisturbed. Their behaviour has been strongly influenced by years of interaction with divers, and large dusky groupers now frequently follow visitors throughout the dive. The shoal is also rich in brown meagre and schools of dentex that hunt among the smaller fish. A small rock north of the main shoal is particularly noteworthy: its healthy red gorgonians provide excellent opportunities for underwater photography.

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21 – LA PIRAMIDE

Renato Mura — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 18:14:23 +0000

La Piramide lies on the opposite side of Lavezzi Island from Città delle Cernie and, although less famous, is equally impressive. The main shoal rises from a seabed of around 30 m to approximately 8 m. Clouds of damselfish and saddled seabream around its summit immediately reveal the extraordinary abundance of marine life. Large dusky groupers and brown meagre inhabit the site, while dentex are particularly confident around divers and may pass only centimetres from a mask. To the west stands another distinctive granite formation sometimes called Roccia della Strega, where a large school of barracuda can frequently be encountered.

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22 – SCOGLIO DI LAVEZZI

Renato Mura — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 18:14:57 +0000

Scoglio di Lavezzi is located south of the island’s lighthouse. It provides an excellent alternative to Città delle Cernie when strong currents affect the surrounding area. Suitable for divers of all certification levels, the site consists of large granite boulders forming numerous holes and passages where dusky groupers shelter. The seabed is also scattered with fragments of Roman amphorae, adding an archaeological element to the dive.

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23 – IL SIGARO

Renato Mura — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 18:15:30 +0000

Il Sigaro is one of the most distinctive and spectacular dives we offer and one of the few sites where drift diving is strongly recommended. The dive begins on the shoal north-west of the beacon and follows the current through an extraordinary underwater landscape. Divers weave between granite pinnacles and towers rising from the seabed almost to the surface. Despite the relatively shallow average depth of around 15 m, large gorgonian branches and walls completely covered with Parazoanthus are common. Large dusky groupers, brown meagre, dentex and barracuda inhabit the site, while lucky divers may also encounter giant tritons and eagle rays. This dive is a true must.

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24 – RELITTO DE L’ANGELICA

Renato Mura — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 18:16:06 +0000

The Angelika was a Greek cargo vessel approximately 70 m long. During the 1980s, while crossing the notoriously rough waters of the Strait of Bonifacio, she was caught in a severe storm. The ship broke into two main sections and now rests at a depth of around 18 m. Both sections are interesting to explore and offer the possibility of short penetrations for appropriately trained divers. One of the most striking features is the large bronze propeller. A strong thermocline is frequently present at this site.

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25 – GLI SPERDUTI

Renato Mura — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 18:16:42 +0000

Gli Sperduti are a group of rocks breaking the surface a few miles north of Lavezzi Island. The dive takes place around the navigation marker indicating the shoal. In addition to the large dusky groupers commonly found in Corsican waters, pelagic species such as greater amberjack and tuna may also pass through the area. When a north-running current is present, the site can be explored as an enjoyable drift dive.

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