Italy · Portoferraio, Elba

Scoglietto - The Christ

Also known as: Statue of Christ Portoferraio

Best time to dive

May to October

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • Eagle rayPossible
  • Moray eelLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - No

Safety notes

Significant depth (to ~47m) requiring careful gas management and possible deco/safety stops; currents can be strong; within Tuscan Archipelago National Park protected waters

Permits & fees

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Portoferraio

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.