Scoglio del Medico
Also known as: Doctor's Rock
Best time to dive
June to September
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- NudibranchLikely
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
Snorkel-friendly - Partial - surface/shallow rock formations only; the tunnel system and deeper pinnacle are not snorkelable
Safety notes
Cave/tunnel overhead sections (risk of disorientation, requires guide), depth, occasional current in canyon areas, boat traffic
Permits & fees
Site lies within AMP Isola di Ustica marine protected area; diving authorization is required and normally handled by the local dive center as part of the guided-dive booking - specific fee amount not independently confirmed this session
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Ustica
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.