Secca di Fuor del Capo
Site Overview
The Secca di Fuor del Capo is a wall off San Vito Lo Capo, on the edge of the Zingaro Reserve, dropping into exceptionally clear Sicilian water. Red gorgonians and groupers cover the rock, while barracuda and amberjack patrol the blue. The moderate current often brings the pelagics in, and the dramatic coastline above, with its white coves, adds to the experience. It is a signature site of western Sicily and a favourite for photographers, combining big fish with healthy reef. 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 the shot line and drift along the face. Control buoyancy to protect the gorgonians and watch for barracuda in the blue. Use a torch in the cracks, ascend with a safety stop, and be mindful of boat traffic near the cape. 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
Paramuricea clavata
Best: Year-round
Dusky Grouper
Epinephelus marginatus
Best: Year-round
Barracuda
Sphyraena viridensis
Best: May, June, July
Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
Best: May, June, July
Mediterranean Moray
Muraena helena
Best: Year-round
Safety & Hazards
- Moderate currents
- Depth and nitrogen management
- Boat traffic
- Cold thermocline
- Surge on the wall
- Fragile gorgonians
Traveler Notes
Who is this for?
Suited to intermediate and advanced divers who want big fish and gorgonian walls in clear San Vito water. Confident open-water divers can enjoy the shallow top 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.
Quick Stats
Dive Logistics
- San Vito Diving
- Fuor del Capo Sub
Photography Info
Best for: wide_angle, macro
Nearby Stay
Grand Hotel Timeo
Taormina • 6km away
Hotel Guglielmo
Ustica • 2km away