Sicily
Grotta Azzurra (Isola Bella, Taormina)
- CertificationCavern
- Water temperature≈ 15–27 °C, varies with the seasonestimated, no reports yet
Diving and fills
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Fills nearby
- La Perla Nera DivingAir, nitrox and trimix (separate compressors plus a Haskel booster); O₂ not stated — ask
- Ustica Diving CenterAir and nitrox (max 36% O₂, €10 supplement, nitrox certification required); trimix and O₂ not stated — ask
- Blue Diving UsticaNot stated (60 cylinders in stock) — ask
What it looks like
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The dive
A sea cave at Taormina's islet, in clear Ionian water. In 2024 divers also found a new cave nearby (Grotta delle Lumie), which the archaeological park is having surveyed.
Profile and sections
A sea cave at Taormina's islet, in clear Ionian water. In 2024 divers also found a new cave nearby (Grotta delle Lumie), which the archaeological park is having surveyed.
Practical: whether you enter the Grotta Azzurra itself the source does not say: ask.
- Depth and profile
- The dive circles Isola Bella and the Grotta Azzurra and ends with a swim-through at the cave exit; depths are not published.
- Configuration
- Sizes not published; recreational gear.
- DPV: Not DPV-suitable (estimate)
- Guided circuit dive: no scooter.
Who can dive where
- At least Cavern
- Configurations: Backmount / twinset / Sidemount / CCR / Small cylinders / no-mount (speleo sumps)
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How to get there
From the Isola Bella beach or by a short boat ride, with a centre from Taormina (Nike Diving is on the beach). The island is zone A of the Isola Bella nature reserve (CUTGANA, University of Catania): guided only.
Around Grotta Azzurra (Isola Bella, Taormina)
Fills3 fill stations · nearest 68 km
La Perla Nera Diving
Piazza Capitano Vito Longo 5, 90051 Ustica
Air, nitrox and trimix (separate compressors plus a Haskel booster); O₂ not stated — ask
Not stated — ask
Since 1999; the island's first PADI 5 Star centre, run by a PADI Course Director. Rebreathers are 'more than welcome'; DSAT Tec Rec and cave specialty courses; own workshop and air-quality testing. Dives the Grotta dei Gamberi, Grotta delle Cipree, Piramidi/Cirri and Punta Falconiera, among others. Ask about walk-in fills.
Ustica Diving Center
Piazza Umberto I, 90051 Ustica
Air and nitrox (max 36% O₂, €10 supplement, nitrox certification required); trimix and O₂ not stated — ask
Not stated — ask
Centre run by an islander; PADI and SSI courses, cavern/cave via SSI. Guided dive €55 (€70 with rental kit), boat passage €15, night dive €70 per the price list. Dives the Cirri, Cipree, Gamberi and Pastizza caves. Ask about walk-in fills and CCR support.
Blue Diving Ustica
Piazza Vito Longo 4, 90051 Ustica
Not stated (60 cylinders in stock) — ask
Open all year, busiest in summer
PADI centre with two 7.5 m RIBs. Dives the Grotta dei Gamberi II, Grotta della Pastizza, Scoglio del Medico ('La Balena') and the Piramidi, among others. Ask about fills and CCR support.
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