Cala Gonone & the Gulf of Orosei · Italy · Reef
Acquadolce
A shore dive among large, colourful rock formations
Acquadolce is a shore dive at Cala Gonone, the site for divers who cannot join the boat trips. It is a shallow dive within 15 m among large rock formations with striking colours, and it suits Open Water divers.
0Where it is and how deep
40.2846° N, 9.6400° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
Divers enter the water from the coast and stay within 15 m for the whole dive. The site is shaped by large rock formations, and their striking colours are the main thing to look at along the way.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Good | Fair | Fair |
Season follows Cala Gonone & the Gulf of Orosei: Mid-May to the end of October is the main season; August brings the warmest water.
Sources
- Acquadolce - Bluforia Diving Center — Bluforia Diving Center
- OpenStreetMap: Via Lungomare dell'Acqua Dolce, Cala Gonone — OpenStreetMap contributors
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