Cala Gonone & the Gulf of Orosei · Italy · Reef
Grottini di Cala Luna
White sand and turquoise water in front of Cala Luna
Photo: Giorgio Galeotti · CC BY 4.0
Grottini di Cala Luna is a shallow site in front of Cala Luna beach, south of Cala Gonone, where the dive stays within 8 m. White sand and turquoise water make it one of the most beautiful dives in the Gulf of Orosei, open to divers with an Open Water certification.
Also known as Grottini.
Where it is and how deep
40.2265° N, 9.6259° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The whole dive stays within 8 m in front of Cala Luna, over white sand under turquoise water. The underwater scenery is varied and colourful, and with the sand and the clear water it makes this one of the most beautiful sites in the Gulf of Orosei.
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
- Grottini di Cala Luna - Bluforia Diving Center — Bluforia Diving Center
- OpenStreetMap — OpenStreetMap contributors
Photo credits
- Pale limestone cliff with a sea cave at its foot above turquoise water, a mountain headland in the distance by Giorgio Galeotti, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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