Diving in Elba

Explore diving in Elba

As perhaps the best diving area in the Mediterranean, Elba’s protected environment breeds interesting marine encounters, gorgeous sea beds and fascinating archaeological discoveries. Surrounded by clear, blue waters and white sand beaches, Elba is a fantastic getaway.

The Elviscot must top the list as one of the only shore dives on the island. It is also a shallow wreck at just 35 feet (12 meters).

Formiche della Zanca is another very popular dive site on the island’s northern coast. The environment here consists of a group of rocks emerging from the water. The rocks descend to an amazingly scenic seabed with a maze of trails divers can follow.

When to dive in Elba

Elba experiences a typical Mediterranean climate with hot summers and humid winters. During the summer months, water temperatures climb to 82°F (26°C). However, during the winter months, water temperatures tend to hover around 50°F (10°C) and most marine life except for nudibranchs and other critters disappears.

During the right season, you would be hard pressed to find better Italian diving than that offered by Elba, a gorgeous Tuscan paradise.

Dive sites and dive shops in Elba

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Common marine life sightings for Elba

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More Information

There is a small airport on Elba called Marina di Campo Airport that welcomes small flights from nearby European locales, but the best way to reach the island of Elba is to take the ferry from Piombino. The nearest train station to the ferry terminal is Piombino Marittima Station, which is serviced by trains originating throughout Italy.

With that said, most people drive to the ferry terminal and take their cars to the island as there is not a great public transportation system available in Elba. For those without a car, buses do circle the island and hitchhiking is a possibility.

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone

+39

Currency

EUR

Voltage

230 V

Pressure

Bar (bar)

Plug

C, F, L

Languages

Italian

1st Stage

DIN

International airports

Marina Di Campo (EBA)

Popular courses: Elba

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