Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Holidays in Baratti, Tuscany
Highlights
- Technical and recreational diving
- Discover the seabed of the Island of Elba without taking the ferry
- Snorkeling Tour
- 40 dive sites
- Baptism of the Sea
- SCUBA courses
- Rental and sale of equipment
- Active from April to October
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Baratti Diving: the Diving Center for your scuba diving holidays in Tuscany, Italy
Are you fascinated by the underwater world? Are you looking for an unforgettable diving experience? Come on holiday in Tuscany, the Baratti Diving Center it’s your next destination!
Operating from April to October with 40 different underwater sites to discover the wonders of the Etruscan Coast, the Island of Elba (without having to take the ferry!) and the islets of Cerboli and Palmaiola, magical places, with crystal clear waters and historic wrecks , which only a lucky few have had the opportunity to see with their own eyes.
The Marenea Amateur Sports Association was founded in 2012 from the passion for the sea of Luca Lai, SNSI Instructor Trainer, graduated in Sports Sciences and with many years of diving experience, promotes, through the Diving Centre Baratti Diving, diving activities through guided excursions, Snorkeling Tour, Scuba Experience for beginners and Diving Courses for all levels.
The team will guarantee the safety and comfort of any dive, technical and recreational, giving you the opportunity to discover the wonderful seabed of the Etruscan Coast, the Island of Elba, the Island of Palmaiola and the Island of Cerboli .
The dives of Baratti Diving
The Etruscan Coast and the Island of Elba
The team of divers and instructors will accompany you to discover the 40 sites along the Etruscan Coast, the Island of Elba and the islets of Palmaiola and Cerboli.
Each tour and experience at sea starts from the splendid location in the Baratti-Populonia Natural Park, and will take you to the places chosen for diving and snorkeling tours..
Of the 40 visitable sites, some are dedicated to recreational diving, suitable for all levels of experience, while others are reserved for technical diving, more difficult and challenging. It is obviously necessary to have a scuba diving certification.
Among the accessible sites for recreational diving are Punta Palme Nane with its maximum depth of 33 meters, Cala Buia (-15 m), Sotto Castello (-37 m), Gorgonie Rosse (-36 m), Coccodrillo (-15 m), Cigliata di Cala Buia (-30 m), Scoglietto (-15 m), Secca di Santa Lucia (-23 m), Punta della Madonna (-10 m), Ancorone (-42 m), and Picchi di Pablo (-35 m).
You will be able to discover these marvelous seabeds, come into contact with fish and mollusks of various species, explore marine vegetation, and visit the wrecks of ancient boats.
Islets of Palmaiola and Cerboli
The island of Palmaiola and the island of Cerboli offer a unique marine and environmental context, with important nesting sites for seabirds and an abundance of plant and animal endemisms.
The island of Palmaiola is located about 7 km from Piombino and 3 km from Elba Island and takes its name from the abundant presence, in the past, of Dwarf Palms. On its summit is the Military Navy lighthouse and the heliport. A safe nesting place for many species of seabirds, including the Great Shearwater and the Corsican Gull.
Near Palmaiola, you can dive in three sites: Secca del Frate (-25 meters), Secca della Botte (-28 m), and Punta Sud-Ovest (-25 m).
The islet of Cerboli is 8 km from Elba Island and 6.5 km from Piombino. It is of limestone origin and was owned by the writer Carlo Cassola. Today it is part of the Tuscan Archipelago National Park and is a protected area. The island extends for only 0.04 square km and hosts a subspecies of lizard that only lives in this environment, as well as plant and animal endemisms.
The dive in Cerboli begins on the south side of the islet on a seabed 12 meters deep. The itinerary continues through a siphon, passing through ravines populated by octopus, lobsters, scorpion fish and moray eels, and finally rising to the surface, where you can encounter barracudas and snappers of considerable size.
Technical dives
For technical diving enthusiasts, Baratti Diving offers 11 sites for breathtaking dives, such as the “Giorgio” wreck at -80 meters deep, Capacitas at -60 meters, Caboto (-75 m), Franata del Ginepro (-70 m), Bettolina di Nisporto (-60 m), the shallows of Scoglietto (-51 m), Semaforo (-55 m), Piccolo Giallo (-50 m), Coravalli (-53 m) and Punta Cannelle (-60m).
Experience Scuba - Discover Scuba Diving
Do you want to try breathing underwater for the first time? If you’re on holiday in Tuscany, Discover Scuba Diving will let you experience an unforgettable adventure in complete safety! Thanks to the assistance of a personal instructor and the necessary diving equipment, you can immerse yourself a few meters deep and start to become aware of the wonderful underwater world.
And it is also a perfect gift idea. You could organize a surprise for the person you love and amaze them while you are in Tuscany. Or as an alternative birthday or graduation gift, it will certainly be an impactful gift!
Scuba Experience is also ideal for those who are undecided about taking a diving course, to start getting familiar with the equipment, the water, and the fantastic living creatures that inhabit it!
SCUBA Courses: Become an Expert Diver
As an SNSI Instructor Trainer, Luca Lai, who manages the Baratti Diving Center, also offers instructor courses for both recreational and technical diving.
In addition to this, you can participate in scuba diving courses to improve your diving skills or start from scratch, from beginner to advanced, including specialties like freediving. Learn from experienced instructors and discover all the wonders that the underwater world of Tuscany has to offer.
Courses are open to everyone, including children and teenagers aged 10 and up. Lessons and demonstrations take place at the Poggio all’Agnello Resort’s pool, located in Populonia Stazione, just 2km from the Gulf of Baratti.
Snorkeling Tours on Holidays: Gulf of Baratti and Etruscan Coast
The Snorkeling Tour is a fascinating and easily accessible experience to discover the underwater wonders of the Gulf of Baratti and the Etruscan Coast. Ideal for families, groups of friends, and beginners, this activity allows you to observe the marine biodiversity of the coast without the need for advanced diving equipment or specific certifications.
Participants will have the opportunity to dive in crystal clear waters and discover marine fauna up close, such as colorful fish, molluscs and marine plants. The Snorkeling Tour is a unique opportunity to approach the underwater world in a safe and fun way, making your holiday in Tuscany even more unforgettable!
Baratti Diving is not just a diving center: it is an experience that allows you to discover an underwater world full of life and beauty, in total safety and with the assistance of expert instructors. With Baratti Diving, your diving holiday in Tuscany will be unique!
Location
*In addition to the Port of Baratti, you can find us at the Poggio all’Agnello Resort, located in Populonia Stazione, just 2 km from the Gulf of Baratti.
