Cala Gonone & the Gulf of Orosei · Italy · Drift · Reef
Osalla Bank
A drift over rock formations off Osalla Beach
Osalla Bank is a rocky bank off Osalla Beach, north of Cala Gonone, dived as a drift between 15 and 25 m. Divers come for its spectacular rock formations and rich marine life, and the bank is dived with an Advanced Open Water certification.
Also known as Osalla.
Where it is and how deep
40.3311° N, 9.6706° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The bank is dived as a drift between 15 and 25 m, with the water carrying divers along the rock. The rock formations along the way are spectacular, and the bank is rich in marine life.
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
- Scuba diving - Argonauta — Argonauta
- OpenStreetMap — OpenStreetMap contributors
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