Plongée à Sardinia — Italy

Sardinia's Nereo Cave is the largest underwater cave in the Mediterranean, and the island's coast features dramatic walls, WWII wrecks, and some of the clearest water in Europe. The Costa Smeralda's turquoise shallows transition to serious dive sites just minutes from shore.

Score
58.8
Visibilité
15–40m
Température
14–26°C
Meilleurs mois
May, June, July
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World Class
Intermediate
Sardinia
ItalyMediterranean
58.8

SCORE

40.1209°N

9.0129°E

Sardinia's Nereo Cave is the largest underwater cave in the Mediterranean, and the island's coast features dramatic walls, WWII wrecks, and some of the clearest water in Europe. The Costa Smeralda's turquoise shallows transition to serious dive sites just minutes from shore.

Italy's Crystal-Clear Emerald Coast

Visibility15–40 m
Temperature14–26°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$80
Best MonthsMay, June, July, August
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML56.0CH32.0VIS85.0SV46.0TMP47.0DA62.0OP73.0TS66.0GT68.0VAL58.0CRD59.0SP57.0

Marine Life

56.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
80
Megafauna Encounters
0
Reef Fish Abundance
90
Macro Life
60
Endemic Species
55
Marine Life Diversity
56.0
Coral & Reef Health
32.0
Visibility & Conditions
85.0
Dive Site Variety
46.0
Water Temperature
47.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
73.0
Topside Experience
66.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
58.0
Crowding
59.0
Social Proof
57.0

Dive Types

wreckpelagic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Costa Smeralda beach hoppingnuraghe Su Nuraxi visit (UNESCO)Grotta di Nettuno boat tourSardinian wine & pecorino tastinghiking Gorropu canyon

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Su Nuraxi di Barumini (UNESCO)
  • Cagliari old town
  • Grotta di Nettuno (Neptune's Cave)
  • Tharros archaeological site

Non-Diver Score

9/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifevibrant

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

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Hyperbaric Chamber15 km — AOU di Cagliari Hyperbaric Unit / Sassari Naval Chamber
Nearest Hospital10 km

Multiple hospitals across Sardinia; chambers in Cagliari and La Maddalena; good infrastructure

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Orso Diving Club

PADI

4.7
210 reviewsNITROX

Alghero Diving Center

PADI

4.6
160 reviewsNITROX