Plongée à Ustica — Italy
Ustica was Italy's first marine protected area (1986), and the decades of protection show — massive groupers approach divers without fear, and the volcanic topography creates caves, arches, and walls covered in colorful sponges. The Mediterranean visibility here regularly exceeds 30m.
- Score
- 57.6
- Visibilité
- 20–40m
- Température
- 15–26°C
- Meilleurs mois
- May, June, July
Ustica was Italy's first marine protected area (1986), and the decades of protection show — massive groupers approach divers without fear, and the volcanic topography creates caves, arches, and walls covered in colorful sponges. The Mediterranean visibility here regularly exceeds 30m.
Italy's First Marine Protected Area
Score Breakdown
Click any score to see a detailed breakdown
Marine Life
56.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Key Species
Dive Types
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
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Torre di Santa Maria
- Villaggio Preistorico (Bronze Age village)
- Rocca della Falconiera
Non-Diver Score
Good topside options for non-diving companions.
Safety & Emergency
Small clinic on island; hydrofoil to Palermo (1.5 hrs) for hospital and chamber; helicopter available
Top Operators
Orca Diving Ustica
PADI
Alta Marea Diving
SSI