Rapallo

Rapallo is a coastal town on the Ligurian Sea in Liguria, northern Italy. It serves as a gateway for local diving along the Ligurian coast, with nearby dive centers offering shore and boat dives to reefs, walls, and wreck sites within a short boat ride. The area features typical Mediterranean conditions: clear, temperate waters with rocky bottoms, abundant macro life, and easy access from the town’s ferry and train connections. While not a giant dive hub, Rapallo provides practical access to the broader Genoa and Portofino dive areas and is convenient for day trips from nearby cities. Nearby Banyoles Lake in Catalonia is a freshwater site but not local to Rapallo; it's more relevant to divers seeking freshwater training in a broader itinerary. Expect moderate water temperature, seasonal visibility variation, and diving suited to all levels through local centers.