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Canyon di Angelo

4.1 — based on 26 community signals
4.3 12 especies 30 colaboradores

Canyon di Angelo is a protected dive site off Sicily within the Isola Bella marine reserve, open year-round with 12 recorded species observations.

⭐ Best for beginners.

🐢 MPA · Riserva naturale orientata Iso… updated 6 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
MPAYearRound

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Mapa de ubicación de Canyon di Angelo © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
6.9 kn
Olas
0.28 m
Agua
23.1°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NW (57%)
Now: NNW (328°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.36m

Hoy: Alta 23:00 (-0.36m), Baja 18:00 (-0.46m)

+-0.2 m-0.6 m
▼ 18:00 · -0.46m ▲ 23:00 · -0.36m ▼ 05:00 · -0.45m ▲ 11:00 · -0.33m Ahora -0.4m
Mar 3Mié 4Jue 5Vie 6Sáb 7Dom 8Lun 9
UV4.3 · mod Aire PM2.53 · good 06:26 16:58
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
11-03 12.1 0.46 4 1mm
11-04 6.2 0.28 3 1mm
11-05 6.5 0.76 0 19mm
11-06 3.6 0.68 0 2mm
11-07 5.4 0.26 1 0mm
11-08 6.1 0.38 4 0mm
11-09 7.2 0.58 4 0mm

About this spot

Canyon di Angelo sits in the waters around Isola Bella, a small island off the Sicilian coast protected as Riserva naturale orientata Isola Bella. The site operates within a managed marine protected area, which means the ecosystem here gets extra care and monitoring. Diving year-round is possible, making it accessible for most trip planners. The canyon topography creates natural habitat for marine life in the Mediterranean. Twelve species observations have been documented at the site, giving divers a solid sense of what to expect when they descend. Community contributors have uploaded three videos from Canyon di Angelo, providing real footage of conditions and wildlife encounters. Being inside a protected reserve adds value for conservation-minded divers. The MPA designation typically means clearer rules about anchoring, group sizes, and behavior underwater. Always check current local regulations before booking, as marine reserve policies can shift. The year-round accessibility makes Canyon di Angelo a reliable option whether you're planning a summer Mediterranean trip or an off-season escape.

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

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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 · 39%
  • GPS
› Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 1649km · ~379kg · €7

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 Canyon di Angelo?

Canyon di Angelo is diveable year-round, so you can plan a trip based on your schedule rather than seasonal windows. Check with local operators for current conditions closer to your travel dates.

›What will I see underwater at Canyon di Angelo?

Twelve species have been documented at the site. Community videos provide real footage of the marine life here. Exact species lists and sightings vary with season and conditions.

›Do I need permits or special authorization to dive here?

Canyon di Angelo sits inside Riserva naturale orientata Isola Bella, a protected marine reserve. Check with local authorities or dive operators for current permit requirements and any rules that apply to recreational diving.

›How deep is Canyon di Angelo, and what's the difficulty level?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not currently documented for this site. Contact local dive operators near Isola Bella for detailed briefings on the terrain, entry points, and recommended experience level.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Nike Diving Center

0.4 km
Centro de buceo

Diving Center

0.7 km
Centro de buceo

Taormina Diving Center

4 km
Centro de buceo

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

6 registros · 4 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Arca noae

Bivalvia · Arcidae
GBIF
Última observación:
12 feb 2026
×2registros

Lima lima

Bivalvia · Limidae
GBIF
Última observación:
12 feb 2026
×1registros

Armadillo officinalis

Malacostraca · Armadillidae
GBIF
Última observación:
10 ene 2026
×2registros

Caracollina lenticula

Gastropoda · Trissexodontidae
GBIF
Última observación:
10 ene 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.

GoPro Hero3+: cliff diving at Isola river, Santa Sofia (Italy)

ErSuperT
💬 3 top comments
  • Da paooora!!!

    @Teo9034 · 👍 0
  • ciao ragazzi, qualcuno sa dirmi come raggiungere questi posti? grazie mille

    @mariovergate5098 · 👍 0
  • cool (Y)

    @lashabibilashvili842 · 👍 0

Canyoning Riu Caddaris (Sardegna) 2014

Paolo Vinci
💬 2 top comments
  • bellissimo bravo Paolo

    @AgostinoMadarese · 👍 0
  • Salve... vorrei contattarla riguardo al riu caddaris. .. mi può cercarmi anche su Facebook nella pagina Canyon Caddaris. Grazie

    @alessandrofancello2492 · 👍 0

Diving Into The Australian Outback | Rainbow Dive

Red Bull Cliff Diving
💬 3 top comments
  • That mini sand storm during the dance was crazy

    @yallaskate · 👍 1
  • So beautiful. I'm a proud Aussie

    @Chief.BigKnees · 👍 4
  • underwater stuff are my favs. Cool.

    @rimotivri · 👍 0

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "E' stata inviata una nota tramite su.openstreetmap.it: Numero di telefono: 3296787758 Sito Web: https://beb.it/villamagnolia/it/ Social Network: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DSHLaNQEF/ Categoria: Bed and Breakfast Indirizzo: Viale dei Giardini 15, 98039 Trappitello Modalità di pagamento accettate: Tag suggeriti: (⚠️ = richiede controllo) addr:street=Viale dei Giardini addr:housenumber=15 addr:city=Trappitello addr:postcode=98039 ⚠️ contact:phone|mobile=3296787758 contact:website=https://beb"

    anonymous · 2026-03-10
  • "E' stata inviata una nota tramite su.openstreetmap.it: Nome: B&B Villa Magnolia Numero di telefono: 00393296787758 Sito Web: https://beb.it/villamagnolia/it/ Social Network: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DSHLaNQEF/ Orario di apertura: Sempre aperto Accessibilità in sedia a rotelle: no Categoria: Bed and Breakfast Indirizzo: Viale dei Giardini 15, 98039 Trappitello-Taormina Modalità di pagamento accettate: Contanti,Visa,Mastercard Tag suggeriti: (⚠️ = richiede controllo) name=B&B Villa Magnol"

    anonymous · 2026-03-10
  • "questo ingresso è solo per le macchine ed è privato. l'ingresso pubblico a piedi passa fra la biglietteria e il parcheggio #EveryDoor"

    Danysan95 · 2025-11-04
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Aug (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Nov (52/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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