Italy · Punta Chiappa, Portofino, Liguria

Secca dell'Isuela

Also known as: Isuelina

Best time to dive

Season varies - confirm locally

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • DolphinPossible
  • 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

Snorkel-friendly - - (deep offshore pinnacle with strong currents - not a snorkel site)

Safety notes

Strong currents (risk of uncontrolled descent reported), significant depth, distance from shore/long boat transit

Permits & fees

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

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Camogli

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