Tavolara - Secca del Papa
Also known as: Secca dei Berni
Best time to dive
May to October
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
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 - pinnacle top starts around 18m, below snorkel range
Safety notes
Fragile giant gorgonians requiring precise buoyancy control, depth to 40-50m, current, no-anchor protected-area rules
Permits & fees
Site lies within AMP Tavolara - Punta Coda Cavallo marine protected area; diving requires authorization normally arranged through a local licensed dive center; official fee schedule exists (amptavolara.com fishing/diving tariffe) but exact current diving-permit fee amount could not be independently confirmed this session - verify with AMP Tavolara or a local operator before booking
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Porto San Paolo
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.