Punta del Tino

Discover an incredible dive site located just a short 10-minute boat ride within the breathtaking Regional Park of Porto Venere in Italy. As you embark on your journey, keep an eye out for the possibility of encountering playful dolphins during your boat ride to and from the site—truly a remarkable sight.

Prepare to explore a mesmerizing underwater world filled with vibrant marine life and captivating scenery. At depths ranging from 10 to 15 meters, you'll be greeted by a multitude of gorgonian fans, including the Paramuricea clavata, Eunicella verrucosa, and Leptogorgia sarmentosa species. These stunning fans create a picturesque backdrop as you delve deeper into the dive site.

As you continue your descent, the wall gradually plunges vertically, revealing a silty bottom that adds an element of intrigue to the dive. Navigate towards the tip of Tino and be rewarded with remarkable colonies of Eunicella singularis and Leptogorgia sarmentosa, further enhancing the beauty of the site. Meanwhile, the channel separating Tino island from Palmaria offers an awe-inspiring stretch adorned with Paramuricea clavata and Eunicella verrucosa fans.

The dive site truly comes to life when visibility is at its best. Prepare to be mesmerized by the unbelievably beautiful scenery that unfolds before you, a testament to the wonders of the underwater world. On your return journey, marvel at the vibrant shoals of sargos and salpa, and keep an eye out for the secretive conger eels and graceful morays that call this place home.

Exploring the depths at approximately 12-15 meters, you'll encounter expansive patches of Pentapora fascialis, creating a striking visual spectacle. Adding to the allure, clouds of Mediterranean chromis gracefully navigate the waters, creating a captivating display. As you ascend to shallower depths, various areas with hydrozoans trottoir become easily accessible, providing abundant opportunities to encounter different species of nudibranchs.

This dive site offers a maximum depth of 20 meters, making it ideally suited for advanced divers seeking an exhilarating underwater adventure. With a visibility of approximately 6 meters, you'll have the chance to fully appreciate the awe-inspiring marine environment that awaits you.

Plan your next dive experience at this remarkable dive site within the Regional Park of Porto Venere in Italy. Discover a captivating world submerged beneath the surface, where incredible marine life and breathtaking scenery combine to create an unforgettable diving expedition.