Italy · Portofino, Liguria

Punta del Faro

Also known as: Faro di Portofino

Best time to dive

Season varies - confirm locally

What you might see

  • 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 - - (site profile - depth and current-swept wall - is not typically marketed for snorkeling)

Safety notes

Strong currents, surface surge/undertow during south-wind conditions, boat traffic near the surface

Permits & fees

Within the Area Marina Protetta di Portofino; no specific universal diver fee amount independently confirmed - '-'

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Portofino

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