beginner
    (110)

    Punta Coticcio (Tahiti)

    30m Max
    25-40m Vis
    boat

    Site Overview

    Punta Coticcio, nicknamed Tahiti, is a granite wall in the La Maddalena Archipelago famous for its crystal-clear water and dramatic rock formations. Red gorgonians and groupers decorate the wall, and the sheltered position makes it a reliable, scenic dive. It is one of the most beautiful and accessible sites in Sardinia, ideal for beginners and photographers, and a gentle introduction to the archipelago’s rich reef life. The turquoise water above rivals any tropical paradise. 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 wall profile and current, then descend along the granite face controlling buoyancy to avoid the gorgonians. Watch for groupers in the blue and morays in the cracks, ascend with a safety stop, and keep an eye on boat traffic near the archipelago. 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

    Red Gorgonian

    high

    Paramuricea clavata

    Best: Year-round

    Dusky Grouper

    high

    Epinephelus marginatus

    Best: Year-round

    Two-banded Sea Bream

    high

    Diplodus vulgaris

    Best: Year-round

    Mediterranean Moray

    medium

    Muraena helena

    Best: Year-round

    Sea Squirt

    high

    Ciona intestinalis

    Best: Year-round

    Safety & Hazards

    • Boat traffic
    • Mild current
    • Cold thermocline
    • Limited visibility after rain
    • Slippery entry
    • Fragile reef
    Nearest Chamber
    Hyperbaric Centre, Olbia
    30km away

    Traveler Notes

    Who is this for?

    Good for beginners and photographers who want a scenic, clear-water wall dive close to La Maddalena. Confident open-water divers will enjoy the shallow walls 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.

    wall
    beginner
    gorgonian
    maddalena
    clear-water

    Quick Stats

    Difficultybeginner
    CertificationOpen Water
    Currentmild
    Water Temp14-26°C
    Best TimeMay - September

    Dive Logistics

    Operators
    • Maddalena Diving
    • Tahiti Sub
    Pricing Guide
    $85 - $160
    Per 2-tank boat dive

    Photography Info

    Recommended Gear
    16-35mm
    60mm

    Best for: wide_angle, macro

    Nearby Stay

    Cala di Volpe

    Porto Cervo10km away

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    Hotel Excelsior

    La Maddalena3km away

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