What level of diving experience is required for Secchitello?

Secchitello is rated advanced with depths of ≤ 55 m. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended, with PADI Advanced Open Water strongly recommended for this site.

What marine life can you see at Secchitello?

At Secchitello, divers commonly encounter: groupers, moray eels, octopus, sea fans, damselfish, conger eels.

Where is Secchitello located?

Secchitello is located in Italy, in the Italy region (coordinates: 38.6895, 13.1673).

Secchitello Diving - Italy, Italy

Secchitello is an advanced to expert dive off Ustica island, featuring a deep seamount that descends to 55 meters — one of the island's most demanding and rewarding deep dives. The pinnacle's walls host pristine deep-water ecosystems with black coral, massive gorgonian fans, and rare deep-water sponges. At depth, the marine reserve's protection ensures encounters with large pelagic species rarely seen on shallower dives. Technical diving preparation is recommended for the deepest sections. Secchitello represents the pinnacle of Mediterranean deep diving within one of Italy's most ecologically significant marine reserves.