Taranto & the Gulf of Taranto · Italy · Reef
Torre Sgarrata
A rock face full of morays below a ruined watchtower
Torre Sgarrata is a rocky reef off the collapsed coastal watchtower of the same name, which stands on a carparo rock promontory reaching out into the sea. The site is visited on a guided dinghy dive, and its rock face is known for crevice life, above all moray eels.
Also known as Torre Sgarràta, Torre Zozzoli.
Where it is and how deep
40.3304° N, 17.4026° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The descent drops onto rocky ground at 14 m, and the dive works down to 22 m while exploring the rock face. Lobsters and cone shells live on it, and moray eels are the most frequent sighting, with numerous individuals in the rock.
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 | Good | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Good |
Season follows Taranto & the Gulf of Taranto: The sea feels quite warm from June to September and cold in January and February; October is mild.
Sources
- Diving points - Taras Sub Diving Center — Taras Sub Diving Center
- Il fascino di Torre Sgarràta — La Voce di Maruggio
- OpenStreetMap — OpenStreetMap
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