Il Cristo di Mazara del Vallo
Protected Area
Saline di Marsala
Why dive here
With 60+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and sperm whales - Il Cristo di Mazara del Vallo offers some of Ustica's richest diving. Water ranges 15-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Head to the west side of Ustica for Il Cristo di Mazara del Vallo. This site is known for a submerged statue of Christ, visible in the clear Mediterranean water. It’s an easy, relatively shallow dive, making it a good option for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed afternoon exploring a unique feature. You’ll also find some typical Mediterranean reef fish around the statue itself.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Il Cristo di Mazara del Vallo
Il Cristo di Mazara del Vallo Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Il Cristo di Mazara del Vallo, 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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