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Apogon

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Apogon is a year-round Italian dive destination with three community videos and documented marine life.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Intermediate
YearRound

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Difficulty
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Conditions today

Conditions

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Wind
1.5 kn
Wave
0.22 m
Water
28.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WSW (17%)
Now: SE (130°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.36m

Next: High at 01:00 (-0.41m)

+-0.3 m-0.7 m
▲ 01:00 · -0.41m ▼ 09:00 · -0.54m ▲ 16:00 · -0.42m ▼ 22:00 · -0.53m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV5.75 · mod Air PM2.56 · good 06:46 19:03
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 7 0.34 6 4mm
09-20 4.4 0.2 5 7mm
09-21 7.3 0.12 6 1mm
09-22 5.1 0.22 6 3mm
09-23 6.5 0.22 6 0mm
09-24 6.5 0.18 6 3mm
09-25 14.4 0.08 5 13mm

About this spot

Apogon offers diving opportunities in Italy with flexible year-round accessibility. While specific depth and visibility data remain unreported, the site has generated community interest through three uploaded videos, giving divers firsthand glimpses of conditions and marine encounters. The spot sits outside marine protected areas, making it a straightforward destination for independent diving groups. Species observations have been recorded at the site, indicating active marine life presence. The lack of detailed environmental metrics shouldn't deter experienced divers—local conditions can be assessed through community footage and direct reconnaissance before planning a dive. Italy's Mediterranean diving attracts visitors year-round, and Apogon fits that pattern. Divers should verify current conditions with local dive operators familiar with the area, as seasonal variations in Mediterranean visibility and temperature do occur. The site's accessibility and documented community activity suggest it's a known destination within Italy's diving circuit.

📖 Guide: Diving in Italy: 74 Sites from Caves to Open Water

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F/L · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 1852km · ~426kg · €8

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 77/100
  • Visa: Visa-free · 90 days max
  • Flight: 7h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 6h east · 4 days recovery

FAQ

When is the best time to dive Apogon?

Apogon can be dived year-round. Mediterranean conditions in Italy vary seasonally—summer typically brings calmer waters and better visibility, while winter can be rougher. Check recent community videos and local conditions before planning your trip.

What depth and difficulty level is Apogon?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not currently documented for Apogon. We recommend consulting community dive videos and local operators to assess your suitability for the site.

What marine life is found at Apogon?

Species observations have been recorded at Apogon. Review the community videos and local dive reports to see documented marine life and plan your dive accordingly.

Do I need permits or MPA approval to dive Apogon?

Apogon is not located within a marine protected area, so you won't need special permits from an MPA. However, always check with local authorities and dive operators for any regional regulations.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Filicudi Divers

1.3 km
Dive centre

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

10 records · 7 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Phorcus turbinatus

Phorcus turbinatus
Gastropoda · Trochidae
GBIF
Last seen:
27 May 2025
×2records

Hexaplex trunculus

Gastropoda · Muricidae
GBIF
Last seen:
27 May 2025
×1records

Astroides calycularis

Anthozoa · Dendrophylliidae
GBIF
Last seen:
27 May 2025
×1records

Pelagia noctiluca

Purplestripped jelly
Scyphozoa · Pelagiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
26 Apr 2025
×3records

Patella ulyssiponensis

Rough limpet
Gastropoda · Patellidae
GBIF
Last seen:
31 Mar 2025
×1records

Chama gryphoides

Jewel box
Bivalvia · Chamidae
GBIF
Last seen:
31 Mar 2025
×1records

Pinctada imbricata

Pearl oyster
Bivalvia · Margaritidae
GBIF
Last seen:
31 Mar 2025
×1records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Apogon Diving Center - Filicudi Island

Raf M

2023 June, AMP Bergeggi (SV), Italy - Freediving

Roberto Garzulano
💬 1 top comments
  • Freediving session from the shore of the Bergeggi marine protected area. A colorfull experience. Marine life: Marine spirograph (Sabella spallanzanii) East Atlantic peacock wrasse (Symphodus tinca) Painted comber (Serranus scriba) Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris)  Cardinalfish (Apogon imberbis) Yellow cluster anemone (Parazoanthus axinellae) Small red scorpionfish (Scorpaena notata) Noble pen

    @roberto.garzulano · 👍 0

2024 August, second week, Spotorno (SV), Italy - Diving

Roberto Garzulano
💬 2 top comments
  • Others peaceful and relaxing solo sidemount dives from the shore admiring common fish, trying to get close without scare them, got some lucky to film spider crab, usually it's always hidden insider the anemone. Good footages of corbs, so shy and difficult to film and get close in a place where nobody dive, they are not used to divers. Also good macro of Blue spiny starfish, small pretty starfis

    @roberto.garzulano · 👍 1
  • Awesome!!!

    @ScubaDiveAdventures · 👍 0
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (95/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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