Portofino & Liguria, Italy
    Fondali Varazze - Albisola

    Presepe degli Abissi di Albisola

    Best months: Jul–Aug

    Protected Area

    Fondali Varazze - Albisola

    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 - Presepe degli Abissi di Albisola offers some of Portofino & Liguria's richest diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Aug
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Humpback Whales, Mobula Rays (Devil Rays) and Oceanic Whitetip Sharks · 70+ species recorded
    Water14-27°C · warmest July, August, September
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    If you're diving in Liguria, the Presepe degli Abissi offers something a little different. It's an underwater nativity scene, settled in the depths off Albisola. You'll find statues of Mary, Joseph, and the wise men, carefully positioned amongst the rocks. It’s a surprisingly peaceful spot, with the statues creating an unusual backdrop for the red coral and pink sea fans that grow naturally here. We’ve seen conger eels poking their heads out from crevices nearby, and damsel fish flitting around the bases. It’s a shallow dive, generally calm, making it a good pick for divers looking for a relaxed experience with a bit of local charm.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Presepe degli Abissi di Albisola

    Presepe degli Abissi di Albisola Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Presepe degli Abissi di Albisola, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (44.38, 9.02) (43km away)

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    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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