Italy

Giglio Castello

Giglio Castello sits on the island of Giglio in Tuscany, Italy. While the surrounding Tyrrhenian Sea offers coastal access and day-trip diving opportunities from the mainland, the town itself is more of a historic hilltop village than a dive hub. Nearby dive sites are accessible from local operators on Giglio and the broader Tuscan coast, including shallow reefs and wrecks reachable by day boats. For divers, the area is usually accessed via ferries from mainland Italy, with water conditions typically Mediterranean, clear but variable by season, and Marine life including typical Mediterranean species. If you’re planning a dive trip, use nearby ports on the island or mainland Tuscany as your base for guided dives.

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 Giglio Castello

Nearby Dive Sites (16)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Giglio Castello

The best time to dive in Giglio Castello

The best months to dive in Giglio Castello are from June to August. Temperatures are confortable (23-25°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
13 °C 15 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
13 °C 15 °C 5/10
03 - Mar.
14 °C 15 °C 6/10
04 - Apr.
15 °C 16 °C 7/10
05 - May
18 °C 19 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
23 °C 24 °C 8/10
07 - Jul.
25 °C 26 °C 8/10
08 - Aug.
25 °C 26 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
23 °C 25 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
19 °C 21 °C 7/10
11 - Nov.
16 °C 19 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
14 °C 17 °C 4/10

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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