Secca della Ficarella

Site Overview

The Secca della Ficarella is a celebrated pinnacle off Monte Argentario, rising from depth to a shallow summit draped in red gorgonians. It is one of the most fish-rich sites in Tuscany, with barracuda, amberjack and the occasional eagle ray cruising the blue, while groupers and morays hide in the rock. The clear Tyrrhenian water and the abundance of life make it a highlight of the Argentario coast and a favourite for photographers. A moderate current often brings the pelagics in, rewarding divers who plan around slack water. 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.