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Diving Ventotene

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Ventoteneis known as a tourist resort and pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea, embraces a stretch of sea that goes from Naples to the Circeo. Home to one of the regional marine reserves, the Riviera di Ulisse Park, offers 4 areas (Gianola and Monte di Scauri, Monte Argento natural monument, Villa di Tiberio natural monument and Torre Capovento coast, Monte Orlando) in 4 different municipalities (Gaeta , Formia, Minturno and Sperlonga) to be discovered by practicing snorkeling, freediving or scuba diving. The area lends itself well to any type of diving, from the first experience with the DSD, to open water, up to technical diving, with depths reaching 40 meters. There are numerous marine species, nudibranchs, morays, conger eels, groupers, corvine, octopus, lobsters.

When to dive Ventotene

Ventotene famous for the particular microclimate that surrounds it, protected by the high chain of the Aurunci Mountains (seat of the homonymous Regional Park of the Aurunci Mountains), enjoys mild temperatures. This makes it particularly favorable for any water sport, including scuba diving and free diving activities that do not stop throughout the year.

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Common marine life sightings for Ventotene

Calendar

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Mammals and Reptiles

Common dolphin

Ocean Fish

Grouper

Tuna

Eels and Echinoderms

Moray eel

Molluscs and Crustaceans

Nudibranch

Octopus

Lobster

Most likely sightingsPossible sightings

More Information

The main airports are Capodichino in Naples and Fiumicino or Ciampino in Rome. For those who prefer to travel by car, the most convenient motorway exits to reach the Riviera are those of Cassino for Formia and that of Frosinone to reach Sperlonga. However you move, reaching the Gulf is simple, comfortable and fast.

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone

+39

Currency

EUR

Voltage

230 V

Plug

C, F, L

Languages

English, Italian

1st Stage

DIN

Domestic airports

Naples Intl. (NAP)

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This page wouldn't be possible without contributions from the following PADI members: Daniele Ruggieri (PADI pro). Disclaimer

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