Grotta di San Francesco
Protected Area
Arcipelago La Maddalena
Why dive here
With 74+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, mobula rays (devil rays), oceanic whitetip sharks and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - Grotta di San Francesco offers some of Sardinia's richest cave diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Grotta di San Francesco offers a cool delve into Sardinia's underwater caves. You'll find yourself drifting through calm, clear water, with the occasional ornate wrasse darting between the rocks. We’ve seen quite a few mauve stingers here too, their delicate bells pulsing through the filtered light. It's a nice easy cave dive, good for those looking to try something different without anything too challenging. Keep an eye out for patches of bushy coral and the subtle glow of red and scarlet corals on the walls.
Typical Grotta di San Francesco Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Nearest Dive Centres to Grotta di San Francesco
Dive shops near Grotta di San Francesco
Nautica Sabatani
AREA11 DIVING CENTER
ORSO DIVING CLUB
SCUBA REVOLUTION
ASD FOCUS
IDC Sardegna
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Grotta di San Francesco
Grotta di San Francesco Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Grotta di San Francesco, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (41.18, 9.42) (10km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
22°C
71°F · Range: 19.6–24°C
Air Temperature
18°C
65°F
Wind Speed
4.65 m/s
9.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1018.1 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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