Ombrelli

This dive site near Cap Testa features dramatic underwater rock formations shaped like giant umbrellas, creating swim-throughs and shaded overhangs. The clear Mediterranean waters reveal colorful sponges, sea fans, and schools of barracuda. Depths range from 10 to 30 meters, with mild currents that bring nutrient-rich waters. Look for moray eels hiding in crevices and octopus hunting along the rocky bottom. The site offers excellent visibility and is suitable for intermediate divers. The unique topography provides shelter for diverse marine life while creating exciting exploration opportunities.

Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.

• Mauve StingerPelagia noctilucaReported here · unconfirmed
• Yellow Cluster AnemoneParazoanthus axinellaeReported here · unconfirmed
• Violescent Sea-whipParamuricea clavataReported here · unconfirmed
• By-the-wind SailorVelella velellaReported here · unconfirmed
• Mediterranean Red CoralCorallium rubrumReported here · unconfirmed
• Cushion CoralCladocora caespitosaReported here · unconfirmed
• Mediterranean Rainbow WrasseCoris julisObserved near here · iNaturalist
• Ornate WrasseThalassoma pavoObserved near here · iNaturalist
• Mediterranean DamselfishChromis chromisObserved near here · iNaturalist
• Five-spotted WrasseSymphodus roissaliObserved near here · iNaturalist