Frana Dell'Ancora
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About this site
This dive spot near Golfo Aranci features a dramatic underwater cliff with large boulders and crevices. The clear Mediterranean waters reveal vibrant marine life, including groupers, moray eels, and colorful nudibranchs. The site offers excellent visibility and gentle current, making it suitable for divers of various skill levels. The rocky terrain creates interesting swim-throughs and overhangs to explore. Depth ranges from 10 to 30 meters, with sandy patches between the rocks where octopuses often hide. The area is known for its rich biodiversity and photogenic underwater landscapes.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Common Bottlenose DolphinTursiops truncatusReported here · unconfirmed
Mediterranean DamselfishChromis chromisReported here · unconfirmed
Mauve StingerPelagia noctilucaReported here · unconfirmed
Mediterranean Rainbow WrasseCoris julisObserved near here · iNaturalist
Ornate WrasseThalassoma pavoObserved near here · iNaturalist
Mediterranean Beadlet AnemoneActinia mediterraneaObserved near here · iNaturalist
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