Diving Punta Palazzo Wall

Site Overview

Punta Palazzo Wall is a wall and reef dive site in Corsica, France, reached from the base town of Porto. Punta Palazzo is a red-cliff wall in the Scandola UNESCO reserve, falling from 14 m to 40 m into the blue. Groupers and barracuda hold on the wall while red gorgonians cloak the rock. The site reaches a maximum depth of 40 m with an average profile around 26 m and a shallow start near 14 m, which places it firmly in the advanced category and means divers should hold at least an Advanced Open Water certification. Conditions are typical of the French coastal coast: visibility generally runs from 18 to 40 metres, the current is moderate, and the water temperature ranges between 14 and 26 degrees Celsius with moderate surge exposure. The marine community is centred on Dusky Grouper, Common Barracuda, Red Gorgonian, Mediterranean Moray, Amberjack, Two-banded Seabream, and the full species list is detailed below for divers planning a trip. Punta Palazzo Wall is a strong representative of why Corsica diving is so highly regarded, blending the geology, history and biodiversity that define French underwater exploration. It pairs naturally with the other sites of the Corsica region for a varied holiday, and with the right thermal protection and, where relevant, the correct specialist training, it offers a memorable dive for photographers, naturalists and wreck or reef enthusiasts alike.