Grotto Azurro
Protected Area
Fondali di Taormina - Isola Bella
Why dive here
With 60+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and sperm whales - Grotto Azurro offers some of Ustica's richest cave diving. Water ranges 15-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Grotto Azzurra is a swim-through cave on Ustica's coast. Inside, sunlight filters through the entrance, creating a deep blue glow, hence the name. It’s a pretty straightforward dive, good for newer cave divers or anyone looking for a relaxed exploration. You'll find typical Mediterranean reef fish congregating near the entrance.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
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Nike Diving Center
EXPLORER X S.R.L.S.
Sea Spirit Diving Resort
A.S.D. JONICA DIVING SCHOOL
DNA DIVERS
JALA A.S.D.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Grotto Azurro
Grotto Azurro Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Grotto Azurro, 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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