Diving in Pantelleria feels like flying.
ts crystal-clear waters, shaped by the island’s volcanic origins, offer extraordinary visibility that makes you feel suspended between sky and sea. The water is as transparent as glass, and every color seems to glow.
Between submerged canyons and ancient calderas, the underwater topography forms lunar landscapes: deep cracks, mysterious caves, and seabeds painted by nature.
Swim among lava rocks and you’ll often meet sleek barracuda, glinting in the light like silver blades. Electric-blue damselfish flicker around the underwater meadows of posidonia, a seagrass forest that provides oxygen and shelter for countless species.
Octopuses peer from the rocks with intelligent eyes, ready to vanish in a puff of water. Slender moray eels poke from crevices, while brightly colored nudibranchs, like living jewels, cling to rocky ledges.
On lucky days, the steady pulse of the sea might bring rarer encounters: a Caretta caretta turtle surfacing for air, a dolphin dancing through the waves, a stingray gliding silently along the seafloor.
From Punta Spadillo and Gadir to Taglio di Scauri and Cala Tramontana, every dive is different—Pantelleria reveals a new face with every current, every shift in light, every season.
When to dive? IThe best time is from June to October, when the sea is calm and temperatures reach a pleasant 24–25°C. In the morning, with soft light and still water, the colors shine brightest and visibility is at its best.
Where to dive? There’s no single best spot—every corner of the island hides a secret.
- The underwater Montagna Grande: deep and mysterious canyons.
- Gadir: warm springs and submerged archaeological remains.
- The calderas: extinct volcanic craters teeming with life.
Good to know Pantelleria’s sea is for everyone—from snorkelers to deep-sea divers. Local dive centers offer safety, certified guides, and deep respect for the marine ecosystem. You don’t need to dive deep to be amazed: even the first few meters beneath the surface reveal incredible beauty.
Respect the sea.. Here, the sea is home. Every dive encourages active care: collecting floating debris, reporting invasive species, protecting submerged archaeological sites. Every gesture matters to preserve this fragile beauty.
Dive into the deep blue and discover the night sky scattered with light. Read also: A night in Pantelleria: the most beautiful places to watch the stars
Content created with the contribution of Green Divers and Div-X