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Secca di Levante

3.9 — based on 19 community signals
4.3 12 species 39 contributors

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

⭐ Best for beginners.

🐢 MPA · Zona B updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Beginner-friendly

At a glance

Activity
dive
Difficulty
beginner
Depth
?–15 m
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
3.2 kn
Wave
0.14 m
Water
28.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SSE (29%)
Now: SSE (147°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.35m

Next: High at 01:00 (-0.4m)

+-0.3 m-0.7 m
▲ 01:00 · -0.4m ▼ 09:00 · -0.53m ▲ 16:00 · -0.41m ▼ 22:00 · -0.52m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV5.55 · mod Air PM2.59 · good 06:43 19:01
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 6.6 0.22 6 4mm
09-20 5.8 0.14 6 10mm
09-21 5.7 0.1 6 1mm
09-22 6 0.16 6 1mm
09-23 6.6 0.2 6 0mm
09-24 8 0.18 6 0mm
09-25 5.7 0.04 5 3mm

About this spot

Secca di Levante sits within a marine protected area in Italy, offering divers a chance to explore a regulated underwater zone. The site falls under Zona B protection status, which means access is permitted but controlled to preserve the marine ecosystem. The location benefits from year-round diving conditions, making it viable for trip planning across all seasons. The spot has generated enough interest to support a small community of dive visitors. Three community videos document dives here, giving prospective visitors a sense of the underwater terrain and marine activity. Meanwhile, twelve species observations have been recorded at the site, indicating a diverse population worth observing. Because Secca di Levante sits in a protected marine reserve, divers should expect restrictions on how and where they can dive. These rules exist to safeguard the underwater environment. Before booking a dive, confirm current access requirements and any mandatory practices with local operators or the managing authority. The protection status is actually a good sign for marine life health and visibility over time.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Dive types

Reef

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 ↔ 1911km · ~440kg · €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 Secca di Levante?

Secca di Levante is diveable year-round. Plan your trip based on your personal schedule and tolerance for water temperature and weather conditions, as seasonal variation in Italy does occur.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings for Secca di Levante are not currently documented. Contact local dive operators or the marine protected area authority before your visit to confirm site conditions and required experience levels.

What marine life can I expect to see?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at Secca di Levante. Specific species details are limited, so review available community videos or ask local operators for current species activity and seasonal patterns.

How do I access Secca di Levante and are permits required?

Secca di Levante is located within Zona B of a marine protected area in Italy. Access is permitted but regulated. Check with the managing MPA authority or local operators for current permit requirements, booking procedures, and dive restrictions.

Operators near this spot

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

Blunauta

1.7 km
Dive centre
Hours: "by appointment"

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Nemo Diving immersione secca di levante

Capitano Nemo Diving

Secca Gonzatti - Liguria(IT) - GoPro Hero 8 - 4k60fps Emotional Diving

Simone Bonini
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  • Wow 😯

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Immersione Secca Levante - AMP Milazzo

Trovato Antonino Video
wind peaks Mar-Nov-Jan, calmest Aug-Jul-Jun, dry Feb-Oct.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (93/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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