recreational dives Blu Dive Center Santa Teresa Gallura Sardegna

Monte Russu

Max deep 35mt

difficulties: midium

corrent: debole

distance: 9Nm

The granite of the Bonifacio’s strait meets the tuff that characterizes this side of coast. A series of small caves with white sandy bottom, give life to spectacular light shows. Place famous for its lobsters

Umbrella'S Rock

Min 8mt

Max deep 47mt

difficulties: midium/high

corrent: midium some times strong

distance: 5Nm

A monolith that rises straight from a depth of 40 meters up to 8 meters, almost to skim the surface. Place made famous by the Red Coral fisherman’s pioneers, inherited from recreational divers and appreciated for the unique landscape.

Evil's Rock

Min 7mt

Max deep 47mt

difficulties: midium/high

corrent: midium some times strong

distance: 5Nm

A more than 1 mile from the coast a big rock formation, dating from 70mt up to 6m. The side that can be visited by divers is only around the top, full of gorgonias and benthic life in general, attracts large pelagic passing through The Strait of Bonifacio direct to the shallow water of Lavezzi and La Maddalena

Rock of 5

Min 7mt

Max deep 32mt

difficulties: midium/bassa

corrent: midium some times strong

distance: 4Nm

One of the most amazing granite monolith that exist. Un cyclopean size of shareholders' split into two parts form a coated canyon of red gorgonians and yellow parazoanthus. Is the ideal habitat for large groupers, moray eels, conger eels and large fishes.

Shoal 27

Min 27mt

Max deep 50mt

difficulties: midium/high

corrent: midium some times strong

distance: 4Nm

The name of the shoal is given by the height at which there is the top. A large canyon surrounded by granite pinnacles and falling straight on the sand at 50m Dive to the recreational limit suitable for experienced divers.

Dedalo

Min 5mt

Max deep 42mt

difficulties: midium/high

corrent: midium some times strong

distance: 4Nm

A surfacing rock plunges steeply down to 40 meters Diving can be done at different levels of difficulty. You can enjoy the landscape around the rock which in itself is spectacular, or slip into the cave, a passage in the granite that runs from 16mt to 35mt: everything to do upside down. Full of fishes and corals, does not miss the prince: The red coral .

Ancors

Max deep 30mt

difficulties: midium/bassa

corrent: midium some times strong

distance: 4Nm

This stumbling block has been the witness of the shipwreck of a Spanish sailing ship sunk roughly in the eighteenth century. There are many wrecks of this kind in this part of the sea. Of this, there is no memory, they are only remained the anchors embedded in the breathtaking landscape of Capo Testaa

Whale Ext

Max deep 45mt

difficulties: midium/high

corrent: midium

distance: 3Nm

A walk all around a big rock with the top at 11mt that slopes up to 45mt. Place full of surprises and history. A Roman anchor remains still hidden between sand and sea grass, sea eagles and giant stingrays are not uncommon in these area.

The Whale

Max deep 35mt

difficulties: midium/bassa

corrent: debole o assente

distance: 3Nm

Diving very varied and suitable for all the level of experience and license. In addition to offering scenarios ranging from passages in the huge granite canyons, it is the place chosen for the reproduction of different species of fish that gather in huge groups from spring.

Sifone

Min 6mt

Max deep 30mt

difficulties: midium/bassa

corrent: debole/assente

distance: 2Nm

Throughout the dive is entered a come out of the granite steps at different altitudes. The particular light and a full of marine life scenarios make particularly enjoyable dive and the maximum relax

Red Coral - Monte Regalo

Min 6mt

Max deep 40mt

difficulties: Bassa/midium/high

corrent: debole/assente

distance: 2Nm

The most famous dive in the area. You can moves among the granite monoliths, every corner hides red coral since the 20mt. One of the dive spot most interesting for the conservation and study of natural marine life, destined to special environmental protection.

Munichedda' Rock

Min 13mt

Max deep 47mt

difficulties: midium/high

corrent: moderata

distance: 1.5Nm

A series of pinnacles that alternate with canyon full of red gorgonians Territory of large schools of snapper and barracuda.

Municheddda

Min 6mt

Max deep 20mt

difficulties: midium/bassa

corrent: debole/moderata

distance: 1.5Nm

A small rock with clear water. Famous in the area to be especially rich in fish, it will be one of the protected areas of the Marine Protected Area of Capo Testa - Punta Falcone. Easy and relaxing dive, gives its best at the sunset, when all the colors are saturated, creating an almost surreal environment.

Il Cristo

Min 16mt

Max deep 35mt

difficulties: midium/bassa

corrent: debole/assente

distance: 1.5Nm

Strategic dive because is sheltered from the Mistral
Place particularly rich in history, as witnessed by many Roman, medieval and Spanish archaeological finds.

Fals Black Coral - Gerardia

Min 23mt

Max deep 40mt

difficulties: midium/high

corrent: moderata

distance: 1Nm

The Gerardia (false black coral) largest in the Mediterranean sea at recreational depth.

Falcone Point

Min 23mt

Max deep 40mt

difficulties: midium/high

corrent: moderata

distance: 1Nm

Agelika Wreck

Min 12mt

Max deep 20mt

difficulties: easy/midiu

corrent: --

distance: 3Nm

The only interesting wreck of Northern Sardinia at recreational depth. Penetrable in several places is an excellent school for beginners to dive in wrecks and the underwater “iron” enthusiasts.

Clan Ogilvie Wreck

Min 45mt

Max deep 50mt

difficulties: midium/high

corrent: debole/moderata

distance: 4.5Nm

It can be considered dipping just over the limit of recreational diving, can be done from divers with experience. The wreck, sunk to the 800 as a result of a fire, is covered of very large red sea fans. If made with recreational equipment is possible to see only half wreck. Considered a paradise for photographers who love the environment photo, for very bright contrasts of red, yellow and blue

Spargiottello's Rock

Min 3mt

Max deep 30mt

difficulties: bassa

corrent: debole/moderata

distance: 6Nm

Easy dive but full of charm that always gives few surprises.
Among the groupers, the barracudas seems to want to do the masters, colonizing the top of the rock almost indifferent to divers.
Even more interesting is the side of "macro", hundreds of nudibranch are proudly displayed on each sponge and gorgonian.

Washington Rock

Min 6mt

Max deep 40mt

difficulties: midium/bassa

corrent: debole/moderata

distance: 6.5Nm

A large ball of granite resting on a ciliated sand.
Big groupers, barracudas, snappers have made this dive above the most famous of La Maddalena marine Park. All in an unusual landscape.

Lo Zoppo

Min 12mt

Max deep 30mt

difficulties: midium/bassa

corrent: debole/moderata

distance: 6Nm

Dive spot almost forgotten by divers because the subject, in recent decades, of overfishing.
Slowly recovers the beauty of the past, especially in the most hidden areas where surprises are always present.

Martinella's Bay

Min 0mt

Max deep 35mt

difficulties: bassa

corrent: assente

distance: nd.Nm

One of the few shore diving.
It allows you to do a dive up to depths of respect in an interesting and colorful setting, taking advantage of a perfect logistics organization.
You will find all the equipment ready in the beautiful small bay, just wear it with 3 steps and you start the dive: Priceless!

Barrettinelli di Fuori

Min 5mt

Max deep 20mt

difficulties: bassa

corrent: moderata

distance: 7.5Nm

The rocks of Barrettinelli are a lovely, suitable for diving and snorkeling. The scenery out of the water is amazing.

Eagles-Ray's Rock

Min 23mt

Max deep 40mt

difficulties: midium/high

corrent: moderata/strong

distance: 7Nm

The last dive spot of the north-east of the Strait of Bonifacio before the bottom will become prohibitive for divers.
Place with strong current, it is home to numerous eagle rays and stingrays. It is not easy to find the right day, where wind and current are not so strong (never more than 2 hours in these places) that allows to visit the small area.

La Gerardia del Pilone

Min 18mt

Max deep 32mt

difficulties: Bassa/midium

corrent: moderata/strong

distance: 4.5Nm

One of the biggest Gerardia of the Strait of Bonifacio , the most interesting from a photographic point of view. Is in shallow water (27mt).

Il Pilone - Faro di Lavezzi

Min 6mt

Max deep 30mt

difficulties: midium/bassa

corrent: debole/moderata/strong

distance: 6Nm

The Strait of Bonifacio, right at its center, has a depth of zero.
In this dive point (for centuries hated by sailors) there’s now a lighthouse.
Easy Diving because the fishes (lots of fishes) are almost always within the first 15m of depth and never too far from the rock. Feature is the flora and fauna that is unique of this place .
Most of the times, the current is very strong.

La Piramide di Lavezzi

Min 15mt

Max deep 40mt

difficulties: bassa

corrent: debole/moderata

distance: 6.5Nm

In the west of the island of Lavezzi, on the edge of the forbidden zone for the divers, there’s the Pyramid dive spot.
Probably the most beautiful dive that can be done in the International marine park of the Strait of Bonifacio.
The abundance of groupers and barracudas are decorated in a unique landscape that sinks into the blue.
No exceptional rare sightings such as tuna, dolphins and others big fishes.

Cala della Chiesa

Min 5mt

Max deep 30mt

difficulties: bassa

corrent: debole

distance: 6.5Nm

Close the island of Lavezzi, the great bay called "the Church" is an ideal place for a relaxing dive. The shallow water gives color otherwise enjoyable, all surrounded by groupers. But the interesting part is to be sought with the magnifying glass: countless nudibranchs, small crabs and shrimps can make unique this dive site.

P.ta S.Maria

Min 45mt

Max deep 50mt

difficulties: high

corrent: Moderata/strong

distance: 7.Nm

The top is at 50 meters and is the Gerardia’s home, Not particularly branched, but with a base of impressive dimensions that reveal how ancient this branch is.

Groupers City

Min 18mt

Max deep 30mt

difficulties: midium/bassa

corrent: bassa/moderata

distance: 6.5Nm

The Groupers City is a name that any sub active for a few years knows.
When even the Groupers were considered species at risk of extinction and it was rare to see them in the rest of the Mediterranean, here there were hundreds.
Over time they lost their fear of humans and approach defiant, as if to pose for photographs.

Perduto's Rock

Min 5mt

Max deep 30mt

difficulties: bassa

corrent: moderata

distance: 8Nm

The name says it all.
Easy and interesting dive. Starting from the base of the signal indicating the rock, then moving out to the open sea in search of a big group of barracudas

Toro Island

Min 5mt

Max deep 30mt

difficulties: midium/bassa

corrent: moderata

distance: 20Nm

The “Secca del Toro” (named because of the island) is the most distant dive for the Blue Dive Center, leaving from Santa Teresa Gallura.
Probably the most charged of expectations and charm. The wealth of fauna makes it definitely unique, so much that, sometimes, it is hard to believe to be in the Mediterranean sea.

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