DISCOVERING THE SEABED

DISCOVERING THE SEABED

Beyond the shoreline lies a world of silence, wonder, and marine enchantment.

For scuba diving enthusiasts, the underwater realm of the Bay of Alassio and Laigueglia is nothing short of breathtaking. If you know Alassio for its fine golden sands and gentle waves, you might be astonished by what lies beneath — especially around Gallinara Island and Capo Mele.

Gallinara Island: A Dive into Mystery and Beauty

This island offers two fascinating dive sites, each with its own story and marine treasures:

Punta Falconara

Here, at 18 meters depth, rests the bronze statue of Christ the Redeemer, placed in 1998 on a 3×3 meter base. Standing 2.7 meters tall and gazing out to sea, it has become a symbolic guardian of the island and a beloved destination for fans of underwater archaeology.

Punta Sciusciau

This is a diver’s paradise filled with caves, crevices, and life. From -15 to -40 meters deep, the rocky terrain shelters groupers, conger eels, moray eels, and octopuses. With a flashlight in hand, you’ll discover mesmerizing marine creatures hiding in every shadow — ready to be admired and photographed.

Capo Mele: The Hidden Garden Beneath the Waves

Capo Mele’s seabed ranges from 10 to 20 meters, featuring lush expanses of oceanic posidonia, where garfish and bugas often dart through the foliage, especially in autumn.

Venturing deeper — down to 42 meters — divers will find scattered rock formations of various heights. Here, the marine landscape shifts into an otherworldly realm, with moray eels, lobsters, octopuses, and a kaleidoscope of benthic life: 🧽 Sponges 🌸 Sea anemones 🌼 Rare white gorgonians

The scene is striking — like a lunar landscape bursting with color and life.

Dive In: Experience It Firsthand

Words can hardly capture the magic of these seabeds, bursting with marine biodiversity and silent beauty. To truly experience it, we recommend visiting one of the two professional Diving Centers at the Port of Alassio, ready to guide divers of all levels into this stunning hidden world.

Whether you’re a passionate diver or a curious beginner, the waters of Alassio will awaken your spirit of adventure and leave you in awe. 💙