Chiavari

Chiavari in Liguria sits on the Ligurian coast with access to the Ligurian Sea. It functions as a gateway for nearby dive sites along the Italian Riviera and the broader Genoa-area dive scene. While Chiavari itself isn’t a major dive center, nearby coastal towns host several dive centers offering shore and boat dives to local reefs, walls, and marine life typical of the Ligurian Sea. For freshwater options, Banyoles Lake is a notable nearby option for training or practice days outside the saltwater season. Expect temperate sea conditions, clear summer visibility, and typical Mediterranean species when diving the adjacent coastal sites.