Italy

Capo Testa

Capo Testa in Sardinia sits on the Tyrrhenian Sea coast and serves as a gateway point for coastal diving along the northwestern Sardinian coast. While the nearby dive scene includes several local centers and accessible sites, Capo Testa itself is primarily known for scenery and coastline rather than a single, iconic dive, so diving activity here tends to be organized from nearby towns with boats or shore dives in the area. Expect rocky shallows, clear Mediterranean water, and typical coastal fauna like small fish, octopus, and occasional visibility variability with sea conditions. It’s a practical access point for divers based in Sardinia seeking nearby shore dives or short boat trips to nearby reefs and underwater features along the Tyrrhenian coast.

Essential information for traveling in Italy

About Italy

Sea
Mediterranean Sea, Ionian Sea, Mediterranean Se...
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Languages
IT
Demonym
Italian
Phone prefix
+39

Practicalities

Currency
EUR
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
FCO CIA MXP VCE NAP

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Capo Testa

Nearby Dive Sites (16)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Capo Testa

The best time to dive in Capo Testa

The best months to dive in Capo Testa are from June to September. Temperatures are confortable (23-26°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
13 °C 15 °C 5/10
02 - Feb.
13 °C 14 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
14 °C 15 °C 6/10
04 - Apr.
16 °C 16 °C 6/10
05 - May
19 °C 19 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
24 °C 23 °C 8/10
07 - Jul.
26 °C 26 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
25 °C 26 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
23 °C 24 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
20 °C 22 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
16 °C 20 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
14 °C 17 °C 5/10

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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