beginner
    (80)

    Laghetto di Cà Basse

    12m Max
    8-15m Vis
    shore

    Site Overview

    The Laghetto di Cà Basse is a flooded quarry in the Veneto, a controlled and sheltered environment used for dive training and courses. With platforms, clear shallow water and a gentle population of perch, roach and crayfish, it is the ideal place to learn, refresh skills or practice photography close to Verona. The easy access and the year-round availability make it a practical base for building experience before heading to the sea or the caves. It is relaxed, safe and thoroughly useful. 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 quarry layout, the platforms and the training plan. Descend along the slope controlling buoyancy, practice skills as directed, and keep fins off the bottom. Ascend with a safety stop, and be mindful of other training groups in the water. 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. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point."

    Signature Marine Life

    European Perch

    high

    Perca fluviatilis

    Best: Year-round

    Roach

    high

    Rutilus rutilus

    Best: Year-round

    Freshwater Sponge

    high

    Spongillidae

    Best: Year-round

    Crayfish

    medium

    Austropotamobius

    Best: Year-round

    Newt

    medium

    Lissotriton

    Best: Year-round

    Safety & Hazards

    • Cold water
    • Limited visibility
    • Slippery entry
    • Shallow depth
    • Boat traffic
    • Training congestion
    Nearest Chamber
    Hyperbaric Centre, Verona
    20km away

    Traveler Notes

    Who is this for?

    Ideal for open-water students, refresher dives, photography practice and anyone wanting a controlled, sheltered freshwater dive near Verona. It is the perfect training counterpoint to the region’s caves and wrecks. 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.

    training
    beginner
    freshwater
    quarry
    veneto

    Quick Stats

    Difficultybeginner
    CertificationOpen Water
    Currentnone
    Water Temp12-20°C
    Best TimeMay - September

    Dive Logistics

    Operators
    • Cà Basse Training Centre
    • Veneto Dive School
    Pricing Guide
    $50 - $100
    Per 2-tank boat dive

    Photography Info

    Recommended Gear
    60mm
    16-35mm

    Best for: macro, wide_angle

    Nearby Stay

    Hotel Genzianella

    Frasassi2km away

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    Hotel Foro Appio

    Pastena5km away

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