Grotta Della Pastizza
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About this site
Discover a stunning underwater cave system with crystal-clear visibility, teeming with marine life. Swim through dramatic arches and tunnels adorned with vibrant sponges and corals. Schools of damselfish and groupers dart between rocky outcrops while moray eels peek from crevices. The shallow entrance allows sunlight to illuminate the caverns, creating mesmerizing light effects. Gentle currents make this dive suitable for all levels. The surrounding rocky slopes host octopus and colorful nudibranchs. A must-dive for cave enthusiasts and photographers.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Ornate WrasseThalassoma pavoReported here · unconfirmed
Painted ComberSerranus scribaReported here · unconfirmed
Mediterranean Rainbow WrasseCoris julisReported here · unconfirmed
Purple Sea StarOphidiaster ophidianusReported here · unconfirmed
Star CoralAstroides calycularisReported here · unconfirmed
European ParrotfishSparisoma cretenseReported here · unconfirmed
ComberSerranus cabrillaReported here · unconfirmed
Mauve StingerPelagia noctilucaReported here · unconfirmed
Mediterranean Violet AeolidFlabellina affinisObserved near here · iNaturalist
Mediterranean DamselfishChromis chromisObserved near here · iNaturalist
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