Formiche della Zanca
Protected Area
Scoglietto di Portoferraio
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 - Formiche della Zanca offers some of Portofino & Liguria's richest diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Formiche della Zanca offers a straightforward dive, well-suited for less experienced divers or those looking for a relaxed afternoon. The main attraction is a series of rock formations, home to plenty of schooling fish and some interesting nudibranchs if you look closely. Depths here are generally shallow, making for longer bottom times and easy navigation. It’s a good spot to simply enjoy being underwater without too much challenge.
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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Formiche della Zanca
Formiche della Zanca Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Formiche della Zanca, 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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