intermediate
    (95)

    Cala degli Inglesi

    22m Max
    20-33m Vis
    boat

    Site Overview

    Cala degli Inglesi on the Tremiti Islands is a sea cave filled with shimmering schools of glassfish, one of the most photogenic dives in the Adriatic. Red gorgonians and groupers decorate the entrance, and the clear water amplifies the silver cloud of fish inside. It is a favourite for photographers and a gentle intermediate dive that combines the magic of a cave with healthy reef life just outside. The protected park keeps the scene pristine. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers.

    Dive Briefing

    "Brief on the cave layout and the need to respect the enclosed air space. Enter slowly with a torch, control buoyancy to avoid the walls, and enjoy the glassfish. Exit before air gets low, ascend with a safety stop, and watch for boat traffic near the coast. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point."

    Signature Marine Life

    Glassfish

    high

    Ambassis ambassis

    Best: Year-round

    Red Gorgonian

    high

    Paramuricea clavata

    Best: Year-round

    Dusky Grouper

    high

    Epinephelus marginatus

    Best: Year-round

    Mediterranean Moray

    medium

    Muraena helena

    Best: Year-round

    Two-banded Sea Bream

    high

    Diplodus vulgaris

    Best: Year-round

    Safety & Hazards

    • Boat traffic
    • Mild current
    • Enclosed air space
    • Limited visibility inside
    • Slippery entry
    • Fragile cave
    Nearest Chamber
    Hyperbaric Centre, Foggia
    50km away

    Traveler Notes

    Who is this for?

    Good for intermediate divers and photographers who want a dramatic, fish-filled cave dive in the Tremiti. Confident open-water divers can enjoy the shallow entrance with a guide. It suits confident Mediterranean divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich marine life over tropical abundance. It suits confident Mediterranean divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich marine life over tropical abundance. It suits confident Mediterranean divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich marine life over tropical abundance. It suits confident Mediterranean divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich marine life over tropical abundance.

    cave
    intermediate
    glassfish
    tremiti
    macro

    Quick Stats

    Difficultyintermediate
    CertificationAdvanced Open Water
    Currentmild
    Water Temp14-26°C
    Best TimeMay - September

    Dive Logistics

    Operators
    • Tremiti Diving
    • Inglesi Sub
    Pricing Guide
    $85 - $160
    Per 2-tank boat dive

    Photography Info

    Recommended Gear
    16-35mm
    60mm

    Best for: wide_angle, macro

    Nearby Stay

    Hotel Villa Rita

    Vieste3km away

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    Hotel Ribezzi

    Tremiti2km away

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