Capo Galera Diving Center

A PADI diving centre at Capo Galera, between Alghero and Fertilia, with three boats and trips to the underwater caves of Capo Caccia. Introductory dive from €100.

Capo Galera Diving Center is a diving centre in Fertilia, on Capo Galera, on the shore of the Porto Conte bay facing Capo Caccia. It is a PADI five-star centre run by Gaddo Risso, and appears on the list of centres authorised by the Porto Conte Park to dive in the Capo Caccia–Isola Piana Marine Protected Area.

Where they dive

They have three boats: a 13-metre Aprea Mare and two inflatables of 10 and 7 metres. Their dive sites are the walls and caves of the cape: Lungo le Falesie, the Grotta di Nereo, the Grotta della Madonnina, the Grotta dei Fantasmi, the Grotta dei Cervi, the Grotta del Cabirol, Il Porticato and Il Tunnel. The Grotta di Nereo is one of the best-known underwater caves in the Mediterranean; cave dives are for certified, experienced divers.

What they offer and how much it costs

Introductory dive (Discover Scuba Diving): €100, from age 10, no previous experience. It is done in a pool, from the beach or from the boat and does not give a certificate.
Dive from the boat for certified divers: €55 with cylinder, weights and guide. Night dive, €15 more; nitrox, €8 more.
Boat snorkelling: €35 adults and €25 children, with a minimum of eight people and equipment included. From the bay, €25.
Packages of 3, 6 and 10 dives (€135, €240 and €350) and PADI courses, from Scuba Diver (€280) and Open Water (€400) to Divemaster.

The prices page does not say which year they are from: confirm them when you book, by phone or email.

What they run

The Geocalia activities run by Capo Galera Diving Center, with the prices and terms they publish.

Independent companies: you book with them, on their terms. Prices are as they publish them and may change.

Frequently asked questions

Can I dive without a certificate at Capo Caccia?

Yes, with the €100 introductory dive, from age 10. Caves such as the Nereo one are for certified divers.

Do they do snorkelling?

Yes: by boat for €35 for adults and €25 for children, with a minimum of eight people.

Where is the centre?

At Capo Galera, in Fertilia, about 10 km from Alghero on the Porto Conte road.

Is it authorised by the park?

Yes, it is on the list of authorised centres of the Marine Protected Area.

Independent company: you book with them, on their terms.

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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