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Aquario Nord

3.9 — based on 21 community signals
4.1 12 especies 17 colaboradores

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

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 6 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entryFamily-friendly

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Profundidad
?–25 m
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
7.5 kn
Olas
1.12 m
Agua
19.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SSE (32%)
Now: NW (307°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.39m

Próxima: Alta a las 00:00 (-0.38m)

+-0.3 m-0.6 m
▲ 00:00 · -0.38m ▼ 05:00 · -0.49m ▲ 12:00 · -0.38m ▼ 18:00 · -0.54m Ahora -0.5m
Mar 3Mié 4Jue 5Vie 6Sáb 7Dom 8Lun 9
UV3.6 · mod Aire PM2.54 · good 06:17 16:41
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
11-03 15.9 2.42 4 17mm
11-04 9.4 0.98 4 0mm
11-05 7.2 0.86 4 0mm
11-06 4.2 0.84 4 0mm
11-07 14.5 0.76 4 10mm
11-08 10.5 1.8 3 6mm
11-09 10.6 1.28 2 0mm

About this spot

Aquario Nord sits near Capo d'Otranto, the easternmost tip of the Italian peninsula. The site draws divers year-round, making it accessible across all seasons without weather restrictions tied to specific months. With 12 species observations logged by the diving community, the site supports a mix of Mediterranean marine life worth exploring. The spot has generated three community videos, giving you firsthand footage of what to expect underwater. These recordings help you plan your dive and get a sense of the terrain and visibility. Being located near a major geographical landmark means good navigational reference points on the surface. Aquario Nord sits outside a marine protected area, so access is straightforward without the permit requirements that some Italian dive sites demand. Local dive shops in Otranto and nearby towns can arrange guides and boat access. The year-round diving window makes this a reliable option whether you plan a spring visit or a winter trip.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Italia: 74 Lugares desde Cuevas hasta Aguas Abiertas

Mejores meses

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

Tipos de buceo

ArrecifeBarco

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

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 Waning crescent · 37%
  • GPS
› Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 1868km · ~430kg · €8

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 77/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 7h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 6h este · 4 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

›When is the best time to dive Aquario Nord?

Aquario Nord is diveable year-round. Unlike many Mediterranean sites, seasonal weather patterns don't restrict access to specific months. Spring through autumn typically offer calmer sea conditions, but winter diving is also possible if you're equipped for colder water.

›What depth and difficulty level should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty data for Aquario Nord are not currently documented in available records. Contact local dive operators near Capo d'Otranto for site-specific details before booking your dive.

›What marine life will I see?

Twelve species have been documented at Aquario Nord by the diving community. The Mediterranean waters here support a range of typical Adriatic fauna. Watch the three available community videos to see species you're likely to encounter.

›Do I need permits or special access?

Aquario Nord is not located within a marine protected area, so standard recreational diving access applies. Book with a local operator in Otranto to arrange boat transport and guidance. No special permits are required beyond typical Italian diving regulations.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

7 registros · 7 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Venus verrucosa

Warty venus shell
Bivalvia · Veneridae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 abr 2026
×1registros

Pomatias elegans

Round-mouthed snail
Gastropoda · Pomatiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 abr 2026
×1registros

Limacus flavus

Yellow Slug
Gastropoda · Limacidae
GBIF
Última observación:
1 abr 2026
×1registros

Loripes orbiculatus

Loripes orbiculatus
Bivalvia · Lucinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
1 abr 2026
×1registros

Callinectes sapidus

Malacostraca · Portunidae
GBIF
Última observación:
22 mar 2026
×1registros

Ferussacia folliculum

Gastropoda · Ferussaciidae
GBIF
Última observación:
21 mar 2026
×1registros

Eriphia verrucosa

Malacostraca · Eriphiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
14 mar 2026
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

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💬 3 top comments
  • Im here for two weeks already caught a octopus en saw a moral eel

    @storrhagen · 👍 1
  • Stunning conditions there

    @BlueHorizonDiving · 👍 2
  • Wow perfecto 👌

    @myunderwaterspace2760 · 👍 1

Italy 4K • Discovering the Timeless Beauty and Rich Culture of the Mediterranean Gem

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💬 3 top comments
  • Italy 4K • Discovering the Timeless Beauty and Rich Culture of the Mediterranean Gem !!!

    @4KSerenityScenes · 👍 5
  • It feels like I’m breathing fresh air just by watching this.

    @80sgreatesthits-d9n · 👍 2
  • HEAVEN ON THE WORLD

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