Capo Rosso

The red granite cape closing the Gulf of Porto to the south. Dives follow a big canyon from about 6 to 33 m to a series of pinnacles and drop-offs, with purple gorgonians at 20–30 m and sand at around 45 m. Large groupers, corbs, forkbeards and lobsters live here; ospreys nest on the cliffs above.

Facts

• Region: France – Corsica
• Area: Galeria, Porto & Cargèse
• Depth: 0–45 m
• Level: intermediate
• Current: moderate
• Type: pinnacle, wall, channel
• Coordinates: 42.23637, 8.5369 (approximate)
• Highlights: purple gorgonian, spiny lobster, dusky grouper, brown meagre, forkbeard, canyon
• Tips: Exposed site with possible current and open-water swims between rocks; Porto centres charge a surcharge for this far site.

Sources

• https://www.visit-corsica.com/fr/La-destination-Corse/Inspirations-corses/Inspirations-plongee/Plongee-sous-marine-en-Corse
• https://www.wannadive.net/spot/Europe/France/Mediterranean/Corsica/Porto/Capo_Rosso/index.html
• https://www.plongee-porto-corse.com/nos-plongees/
• https://www.plongee-porto-corse.com/tarifs/