Aquanautic Elba - Corsica
Aquanautic Elba, operating out of Corsica, focuses on exploring the island's many dive sites. We’ve found they're a good choice for divers looking to simply get in the water and visit a variety of local spots, rather than spending time on courses. Their local knowledge of the 170+ nearby sites means they can often pick the best conditions for the day. This centre suits divers who want to maximise their bottom time with experienced local guides.
- Location
- Corsica, France, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 42.732475, 10.374562
- Phone
- +39393396385979
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.aquanautic-elba.de
- Certification Agencies
- SSI
- Courses
- SSI Try Scuba, SSI Scuba Diver, SSI Open Water Diver, SSI Advanced Open Water Diver, SSI Advanced Adventure Diver, SSI Stress Rescue Specialty, SSI Dive Guide (non-professional), SSI Specialties, React Right, SSI Nitrox Diver, Apnoetauchen / Freitauchen
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Air Fills
- Air, Nitrox
- Address
- Loc. Morcone 33, Capoliveri, 57031, LI, ITA
- Languages
- German, Dutch
Dive Sites Near Aquanautic Elba
Aquanautic Elba provides access to 15 dive sites in Corsica.
- A-20 Havoc, plane wreck - 21m (wreck)
- A Casaïola - 13m (reef)
- ADERNO - 55m (wreck)
- AFRICHELLE - 45m (wreck)
- Aile - 19m
- ALBERI (POSSIBLY) - 12m (wreck)
- Aquarium - 19m
- B-17 Bomber Wreck - 24-29m (wreck)
- Bagheera - 9m
- BAGLIETTO (PROBABLY) - 5m (wreck)
- Banc provencal - 40m
- Barakouda Diving Centre
- Benguigui
- BETTOLINA (POSSIBLY) - 12m (wreck)
- Cala dei Santi - 23m
Other Dive Centres in Corsica
Best Time to Dive in Corsica
The warmest water temperatures in Corsica occur in January, averaging 13.9°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 13.9°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 13.9°C (air: 9.4°C)
- February: 13.9°C (air: 10.7°C)
- March: 13.9°C (air: 11.2°C)
- April: 13.9°C (air: 13.4°C)
- May: 13.9°C (air: 17.4°C)
- June: 13.9°C (air: 22.3°C)
- July: 13.9°C (air: 25.5°C)
- August: 13.9°C (air: 25.3°C)
- September: 13.9°C (air: 21.6°C)
- October: 13.9°C (air: 17.9°C)
- November: 13.9°C (air: 13.8°C)
- December: 13.9°C (air: 10.8°C)
Marine Life in Corsica
Home to 225 recorded species including 146 reef fish, 35 sharks & rays, 9 seagrass & algae, 8 whales & dolphins, 8 other, 5 hard corals.
Notable Marine Life
- Mediterranean tapeweed (Posidonia oceanica) - Seagrass & Algae
- Blue-white Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) - Whales & Dolphins
- Dusky grouper (Epinephelus marginatus) - Reef Fish
- Moonfish (Mola mola) - Reef Fish
- Cowfish (Tursiops truncatus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Razorback (Balaenoptera physalus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Corb (Sciaena umbra) - Reef Fish
- Scarlet Coral (Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) europaea) - Hard Corals
- Bushy Coral (Cladocora caespitosa) - Hard Corals
- Wrasse (Coris julis) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Corsica
Based on average water temperature of 13.9°C.
- Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 14°C water
- Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories