Punta Lea

Punta Lea is a shallow Mediterranean reef site near the Italian town of Nardò. The dive typically features a sandy-to-rocky seabed with low-profile relief, making for easy entry and a relaxed swim through gentle shelves. Visibility is generally fair to good, with water temps variable seasonally. Expect common Western Mediterranean species such as groupers, wrasse, damsels and octopus, and posidonia meadows in the surrounding habitat. The site can be accessed quickly from the nearby towns of Nardò, Galatone and Gallipoli, offering a simple, beginner-friendly dive with straightforward navigation along the sloping bottom. Depths are suitable for introductory and training dives, with shallow sections suitable for skill work and shoreline access from local dive centers.