Scuba diving in Scoglietto in Portoferraio - Statue of Christ

This scuba diving starts at the furthermosr poinr of the Scoglietto.

If you go down 20 metres below the surface you will get to a sandbar, then head north-eastwards until you get to a wall of rocks that go down as much as 50 metres below the surface. The wall is covered in beautiful red sea fans and you will see the antennas of the lobsters peeping out of the nooks in the wall.

If you're lucky you might even see eagle rays and snappers.Keep going southwards along the wall and you will get to a sandbar with a statue of Christ; the wall behind the statue is completely covered in yellow sea fans.

Since you are at 40 metres below the surface keep your eye on how long you have been down as well as your depth; at this point head back for the Scoglietto and, to be safe, stop for a rest from time to time as you look out for anything that might catch your interest.

Photographs kindly lent to us by Riccardo Buralli - Diving in Elba