🇮🇹 Italy

Mediterranean wrecks, Elba and Sardinia diving, kite spots in Sardegna, surf in Liguria.

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

78spots listed

54Diving

3Kitesurfing

21Surfing

7best months

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Tags Solo-friendly Family-friendly Beginner-friendly Quiet Macro hotspot

Best for solo divers

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Cristo degli abissi

Cristo degli abissi is a submerged bronze statue in Italy's San Fruttuoso Abbey marine protected area, accessible year-round for diving.

Beginner

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La Reggia

La Reggia is a dive site near Santa Maria al Bagno, Italy, offering year-round access and 12 documented species observations for exploration.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Secca di Levante

Secca di Levante is a protected dive site in Italy's Zona B marine reserve, accessible year-round with documented marine life.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Secca di Ponente

Secca di Ponente is a rocky reef off Sicily's Capo di Milazzo, protected as a marine reserve zone. Diverse fish and invertebrate life make it a year-round dive destination.

Beginner

Best for families

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Aquario Nord

Aquario Nord is a year-round dive site near Italy's easternmost point, offering 12 documented species and 3 community videos.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Cala Mariolu

Cala Mariolu is a protected cove on Sardinia's east coast, offering year-round diving within a national marine park.

Beginner

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Cala d'Oliva

Cala d'Oliva is a protected dive site within Italy's Asinara National Park, offering year-round access to Mediterranean underwater habitat.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Colombara

Colombara is a year-round dive site near San Fruttuoso Abbey in Italy, protected within a marine reserve and home to diverse Mediterranean marine life.

Jan·Feb·Mar+

Best for beginners

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Andrea Ghisotti (ex Scoglio del Raviolo)

Andrea Ghisotti reef off Camogli offers year-round diving near the historic San Fruttuoso Abbey, protected within a marine reserve.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Aquario Nord

Aquario Nord is a year-round dive site near Italy's easternmost point, offering 12 documented species and 3 community videos.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Cala Mariolu

Cala Mariolu is a protected cove on Sardinia's east coast, offering year-round diving within a national marine park.

Beginner

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Cala d'Oliva

Cala d'Oliva is a protected dive site within Italy's Asinara National Park, offering year-round access to Mediterranean underwater habitat.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

All spots (78 spots)

Surfing

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Rubicon mouth

Rubicon mouth offers year-round surfing at Italy's famous river delta, where consistent waves meet historic geography.

Beginner

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S' Arena Scoada

S'Arena Scoada is a year-round Sardinian beach break offering consistent waves in a protected coastal setting with active local community.

Beginner

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Sa Mesa Longa

Sa Mesa Longa is a year-round Italian surf spot with consistent waves and easy access. Local community has documented 12 species observations.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Kitesurfing

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Salento Coast Ovest Kitesurf

Year-round kitesurf spot on Italy's Salento Coast with consistent wind and shallow launching zones. No marine restrictions.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Santa Caterina

Santa Caterina, Italy offers year-round diving with 12 documented species and a growing community of explorers.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Scoglio del Diamante

Scoglio del Diamante is a year-round Italian dive site within a protected marine reserve, offering 12 recorded species and 3 community videos.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Scoglio di Remaiolo

Scoglio di Remaiolo is a year-round dive site in Italy's Sanctuaire Pelagos marine protected area, hosting diverse pelagic and reef species.

Surfing

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Secca

Secca is a year-round surf destination near Varazze, Italy, protected within the Sanctuaire Pelagos marine area.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Secca Gonzatti

Secca Gonzatti is a year-round dive site near San Fruttuoso Abbey in Italy's Camogli waters, protected within Zona B of a marine reserve.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Secca dell'Isuela

Secca dell'Isuela is a year-round dive site off Italy's Ligurian coast, protected within a Marine Protected Area and rich with marine life.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Secca di Fonza

Secca di Fonza is a protected dive site in Italy's Sanctuaire Pelagos marine reserve, offering year-round diving access.

Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Secca di Levante

Secca di Levante is a protected dive site in Italy's Zona B marine reserve, accessible year-round with documented marine life.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Secca di Ponente

Secca di Ponente is a rocky reef off Sicily's Capo di Milazzo, protected as a marine reserve zone. Diverse fish and invertebrate life make it a year-round dive destination.

Beginner

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Secche di Tor Paterno

Protected reef formations off Rome's coast with year-round diving in a marine sanctuary. Home to diverse Mediterranean species.

Intermediate

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Sottolonda

Sottolonda is an Italian dive site with year-round access and 12 recorded species observations from the diving community.

Surfing

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Spiaggia delle Sirene

Spiaggia delle Sirene offers year-round surf access near Scilla Lighthouse on Italy's Calabrian coast, with a growing community documenting the break.

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Spiaggia di Cadimare

Spiaggia di Cadimare offers year-round surf in Italy's Liguria region, near La Spezia. A local favorite with consistent swells.

Beginner

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Spot de surf

Spot de surf is an Italian beach break offering year-round wave potential on the Speranza shoreline, with active community support and regular footage.

Beginner

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Spot1

Spiaggia Ippocampo is a year-round Italian surf break offering consistent waves and direct beach access.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Sub Club Peschiera del Garda

Dive the Mincio River at Peschiera del Garda, a year-round freshwater site in a protected marine area with 12 recorded species.

Beginner

Surfing

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Sunset Beach

Sunset Beach near Fiumara offers year-round surfing in a protected natural reserve in Italy.

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Surf Area

Year-round Italian surf spot within a protected marine area, backed by local species observations and community footage.

Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Surfpoint Lago d'Idro

Lago d'Idro is a year-round Italian lake wave spot with consistent wind-driven swells and accessible entry points for surfers of all levels.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Sutta zà Lisa

Sutta zà Lisa is a protected dive site near Punta Cavazzi Lighthouse in Italy's Ustica Marine Protected Area, known for year-round diving and diverse marine life.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+