Colombara
Protected Area
Fondali Monte Portofino
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 - Colombara offers some of Portofino & Liguria's richest wall diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Colombara offers a relaxed dive along a rocky slope, a nice counterpoint to some of Portofino’s more demanding sites. We often find dusky groupers tucked into the crevices, and the wall itself is home to plenty of conger eels and rockfish if you take your time to peer into the shadows. Look for patches of red coral as you descend, and keep an eye out for moonfish cruising by in the blue. It’s a solid pick for a second dive or if you’re looking for something calm, suitable for most skill levels.
Typical Colombara Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Dive shops near Colombara
San Fruttuoso diving center
DIVING GROUP PORTOFINO
UNDERWATERTALES ASD
MASSUB DIVING CENTER - PORTOFINO
Punto Mare
LEGA NAVALE ITALIANA - SEZIONE GENOVA QUINTO
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Colombara
Colombara Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Colombara, 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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