Grotta dei Gamberi
Protected Area
Area marina protetta Isola di Ustica
Why dive here
With 60+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and sperm whales - Grotta dei Gamberi offers some of Ustica's richest cave diving. Water ranges 15-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Grotta dei Gamberi, or Shrimp Grotto, lives up to its name. We’re talking about a cavern absolutely packed with Mediterranean slipper lobsters and - you guessed it - shrimp. Slip into the grotto and your torch beam will pick out countless pairs of eyes reflecting back from every crevice. Beyond the crustaceans, you’ll find walls draped with bright sunset cup corals and bushy corals, plus the occasional dusky grouper lurking in the deeper sections. It’s a relatively shallow, calm dive, great for photographers looking for macro subjects or anyone who enjoys exploring a gentle cavern environment.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Grotta dei Gamberi
Grotta dei Gamberi Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Grotta dei Gamberi, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (38.1, 14.46) (15km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
24°C
75°F · Range: 22.1–25.7°C
Air Temperature
22°C
71°F
Wind Speed
7.27 m/s
14.1 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1018.1 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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