Cala Grande
Protected Area
Fondali Isole Palmaria - Tino - Tinetto
Why dive here
With 70+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, humpback whales, mobula rays (devil rays) and oceanic whitetip sharks - Cala Grande offers some of Portofino & Liguria's richest diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Cala Grande is a straightforward shore dive, perfect for beginners or a relaxed afternoon. You’ll find a gently sloping reef, reaching a maximum depth of 19 meters. It’s a good spot for spotting smaller critters tucked into the rocks and seagrass. We like it as a tranquil first dive or a photography session with a macro lens.
Typical Cala Grande Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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SSI Scuba Diving
LERICI FREEDIVING
Associazione Diving 5 Terre
LORENZO SUB DIVING CENTER
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cala Grande
Cala Grande Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cala Grande, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (44.38, 9.02) (43km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
21°C
70°F · Range: 19–23.2°C
Air Temperature
18°C
64°F
Wind Speed
4.49 m/s
8.7 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1017.3 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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