Italy
La Spezia
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La Spezia is a coastal city in Liguria, Italy, serving as a practical gateway to the Ligurian Sea and its nearby dive sites. While the city itself is more known for its maritime heritage, ferries and access to the Cinque Terre and Portovenere area make it a common base for day trips to nearby reefs and wrecks along the Ligurian coast. Local dive activity is typically centered around nearby dive shops and boat trips from the port, with options for shore dives and beginner to intermediate courses in the broader Gulf of Poets area. For divers, La Spezia offers convenient access to a cluster of coastal sites, including shipwrecks and rocky reefs within a short boat ride.
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Dive sites and dive centers around La Spezia
Nearby Dive Sites (15)
- 0.4 km · 1 min
- 1.6 km · 3 min
- 2.6 km · 5 min
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- 3.4 km · 7 min
- 5.2 km · 10 min
- 5.9 km · 12 min
- 6.2 km · 13 min
- 7.7 km · 15 min
- 8.8 km · 18 min
- 9.3 km · 19 min
- 9.4 km · 19 min
- 9.4 km · 19 min
- 10.2 km · 20 min
Nearby cities for scuba diving around La Spezia
The best time to dive in La Spezia
The best months to dive in La Spezia are from June to August. Temperatures are confortable (22-23°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.
Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.
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