Liguria

One of the best dive sites in Italy must mention in Liguria. It is a region of Northwest Italy, connecting to France. It is often called the Italian Rivera. Like its neighbor, the French Rivera, it is a popular tourist destination, especially for those who can afford mega yachts. The Ligurian Sea is an arm of the Mediterranean Sea, between the Italian mainland and the island of Corsica.

Portofino is the center of diving here and is considered the birthplace of Italian scuba diving. Nearby are the villages of Santa Margherita Ligure and Camogli. There are many dive sites located in the area, however, the most famous may be the site of the Abyss of Christ. The statue was installed in August 1954 in the bay at San Fruttuoso, as a memorial for diver Dario Gonzatti, which died while diving with a rebreather at the time. The sculpture lies at 16 meters/53 feet. Copies of the statue are also found in St. George’s, Grenada, and Key Largo, Florida, USA.

Location: Liguria, Italy.

Best Time To Dive: April to August.