Porto Farticchio e i Bronzi di Riace Suggest edit

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IntermediateRecommended cert

8Max dive depth

8.0 mSite max depth

10.0–25.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

45 minAvg dive time

May to OctoberBest months

22.0–28.0 °CWater (summer)

14.0–18.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Porto Farticchio is notable as the underwater location where the Riace Bronzes, two ancient Greek statues, were discovered in 1972.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–25.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 22.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 14.0–18.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: Yes
Diving permits are required for archaeological sites.
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Bottom types:
sand rock reef Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best lighting conditions are during midday; focus on the statues and surrounding marine life.

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