Cala Gonone & the Gulf of Orosei · Italy · Cave & cavern · Reef
La Galleria
A fully submerged tunnel 25 m long and 10 m wide
La Galleria lies between Cala Luna and Cala Sisine, south of Cala Gonone, and takes its name from a fully submerged natural tunnel. It is a shallow dive within 14 m for Open Water divers, with a cave as well as the tunnel and plenty of fish and octopus in the rock.
Also known as Galleria.
Where it is and how deep
40.2031° N, 9.6299° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The dive stays within 14 m and visits two features: a cave and the totally submerged tunnel that names the site. The tunnel is a natural passage about 25 m long and 10 m wide, and an abundance of marine species thrives in it. Along the rock divers meet scorpionfish, moray eels, groupers, slipper lobsters and large octopus.
Marine life and season
- Groupers
- Octopus & cuttlefish
| 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.
Dive videos
Diving the "La Galleria" Cavern · Sardinia Divers Orosei on YouTube
Questions divers ask
Can Open Water divers swim through La Galleria's tunnel?+
Yes. Open Water or an equivalent certification is enough, as the dive stays within 14 m.
Sources
- La Galleria - Bluforia Diving Center — Bluforia Diving Center
- Scuba diving - Argonauta — Argonauta
- OpenStreetMap — OpenStreetMap contributors
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