Grotta del Soffio

Site Overview

The Grotta del Soffio near Santa Maria di Leuca is a unique sea cave with an air pocket where divers can surface and hear the sea breathe through the rock. Red gorgonians and morays decorate the entrance, and the clear Adriatic water makes the experience magical. It is a favourite for the novel air pocket and a gentle intermediate dive that combines the wonder of an enclosed space with healthy reef life just outside. The Salento scenery above is a bonus. 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.