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4.395 Google reviewsDiving 5Terre Riomaggiore
Dive within the protected waters of the Area Marina Protetta as the only centre located inside the Riomaggiore marine reserve.
What sets this centre apart
- Only dive centre located inside the Area Marina Protetta
- PADI and NADD certified instruction
- Full scuba kit available for hire on-site
- Team includes former Italian Navy divers
- Direct access from Riomaggiore train station
- Easy access via ferry from La Spezia, Lerici and Portovenere
- Instructors with Sea Shepherd involvement
Diving 5Terre Riomaggiore about the centre
Situated in the historic village of Riomaggiore, 5 Terre Diving occupies a unique position as the only dive centre located within the Area Marina Protetta. This protected status ensures a level of marine biodiversity and habitat preservation that is rare in the Mediterranean.
You can reach the centre easily by train from La Spezia, a short eight-minute journey that brings you directly to the village. From the station, a brief walk through the local tunnel leads you straight to the marina and the centre's doorstep.
The club and its team
The team is composed of highly qualified professionals with diverse backgrounds, including former members of the Italian Navy. The instructor lineup includes NADD and HSA advanced instructors, as well as FIAS subacquea guides, providing a broad range of teaching expertise.
Giada, a PADI Divemaster, serves as the heart of the association, working alongside Roberto, an active Sea Shepherd member and NADD instructor. This professional approach focuses on delivering high-quality instruction and responsible dive guiding within the protected zone.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- PADI
- Website available in
- Italian
- Equipment rental
- complet
- Access and transfers
- By car: from La Spezia, take national road 370. After about 13 km, you will be in Riomaggiore, where you will find paid indoor and outdoor car parks. Walk about 200 metres towards the sea and you will find our dive centre. By train: on the La Spezia-Gênes line, Riomaggiore is about 8 minutes by train from La Spezia: go through the small tunnel (less than 50 metres on foot towards the Marina) and you will find our dive centre. By ferry: from La Spezia, Lerici and Portovenere, all the departures mentioned above stop at the small port of Riomaggiore. Take the steps towards the village and you will find our dive centre.
- Phone
- +39 0187 920011
- Address
- Via San Giacomo, snc, 19017 Riomaggiore SP, Italy
- Official website
- 5terrediving.it ↗
Courses on offer
Training is conducted through several recognised bodies, including PADI and NADD. The course catalogue covers the full spectrum of diver development, starting from the Open Water Diver certification for beginners through to Advanced Open Water Diver.
The centre also offers various other certifications to help you progress your skills and expand your diving repertoire.
Equipment and gases
The centre provides a full range of equipment for hire, meaning you can arrive with nothing more than your mask and fins if you choose. This includes complete sets of kit such as regulators, BCDs, and wetsuits.
All necessary shore-based facilities are available to ensure your kit is well-maintained between dives.
Dive sites with Diving 5Terre Riomaggiore
Secca della Pineda is one of the many local sites offering varied underwater topography. It serves as a key location for exploring the local marine life in a protected environment.
Panettone Punta provides another distinct dive opportunity within the reserve. This site is part of the diverse array of underwater landscapes available to divers in the Riomaggiore area.
Secca delle Aragoste is a notable spot for those looking to experience the specific habitats maintained by the marine protected area. It offers a glimpse into the healthy ecosystems of the Cinque Terre.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Secca della PinedaPanettone PuntaMonteneroSecca delle AragosteImmersione della Via dell'AmoreSecca della PeschieraTana del PescecaneMacrescia
Marine life around Riomaggiore
The marine life in this protected area is characterised by healthy populations of groupers (Epinephelinae) and sars (Diplodus sargus). These species are frequently encountered as you explore the various reefs and rocky outcrops.
The seabed is home to a variety of life that thrives within the protected zone, providing a rich backdrop for your dives. You will find a range of habitats from rocky structures to sandy patches.
Macro life and smaller inhabitants are a staple of the local ecosystem, contributing to the overall complexity of the underwater environment.
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