Where to do underwater fishing in the Mediterranean

Where to do underwater fishing in the Mediterranean

Find the ideal place for the scuba diving in the Mediterranean it's not that difficult after all: le Italian coasts, even if they no longer offer the game bags of the seventies, they still offer noteworthy underwater adventures, even for beginners in the discipline. Shallow and sandy seabeds, shallows, caves, grottos and rocks of all types are the scene of a rich and multifaceted marine life, which can give satisfactions in all seasonsi.

We have choosen three diving destinations perfect for scuba diving trips but also for visiting some of the most renowned coastal locations in Italy, to offer you itineraries capable of combining the pleasure of freediving with exploration of the surroundings.

Underwater fishing in the Mediterranean: Tuscany and Elba Island

THEElba island it is certainly one of the unmissable destinations for fans of underwater fishing in the Mediterranean: the coasts of the Tuscan island offer dream scenarios capable of satisfying any fisherman, from the novice to the most expert. There spearfishing it is allowed everywhere on the island, except on the Ghiaie beach, on the islands of Capraia and Montecristo and in the Portoferraio dock. Having the foresight to fish a 500 meters from the beaches, scuba diving on the Island of Elba is an experience not to be missed especially for those who love spearfishing clear waters and long spearguns. In some places, the crystal clear water of some areas of Elba such asEnfola It allows visibility that can exceed 20 metres.

I more experienced divers they will have fun with the fish's mistrust, since the area is quite crowded. Other areas, such asPauline Island, they can give beautiful catches even in very shallow waters, always as long as you manage to beat the competition. Practicable all year round, freediving on Elba in summer can be considerably complicated by the crowding of tourists and fishermen, but offers extraordinary backdrops and seascapes that will comfort the soul of any freediver.

Moving towards the coast of Tuscany, you are truly spoiled for choice: between Gulf of Baratti, the Argentario and the Livorno area there are many places for freediving. Those who love cave fishing will not want to miss an excursion to the Chioma grotto, perfect for spot and hole fishing at moderate depths (from 5 to 15 metres), while lovers of fishing in rather deep waters will appreciate the landslide of Maddalena Tower, at the extreme tip of the Argentario. Here it is possible to find sea bream, croaker and even snapper, to be settled on the spot or in the fall (between 20 and 30 meters deep). In general, the area ofArgentinian it is ideal for fishermen with good freediving skills.

Those who prefer to fish in shallow waters will do better to turn their attention to the Livorno area, aiming towards Quercianella or Castiglioncello, where it is possible to encounter mullet, sea bass, sea bream and sea bream even at less than 5 meters of depth.

Underwater fishing trips in Sardinia

Apart from a few dives without a speargun to admire the seabed of the natural reserves of Sardinia, the island offers several destinations suitable for underwater fishing, suitable for all tastes: from the windy and difficult area of Carloforte a Stintino, at the other end of the island, where it is possible to fish sea ​​bream and sea bream even at less than 10 meters.

Any coastal town in Sardinia can offer exciting diving and rich fishing trips. There are the slabs ofQuirra Island, on the eastern side, where to settle bream and croaker even of large dimensions, and the Peppino Rock, at the southern end of the splendid Costa Rei, where you can fish on a shallow seabed that is always very clean, where very white sand alternates with granite rock.

A little further north we meet the Three Peaks of Muravera, with a very rich seabed that never goes deeper than 20 meters (and which is also a very popular destination for divers with tanks). North of the island, in the area Golfo Aranci , you can experience the Island of Figarolo and the Railway, i.e. the coastal area between the port of Golfo Aranci and Cala Moresca: obviously, given the tourist attractiveness of the area, this destination should be taken into consideration for short-distance trips spear fishing in low season, with rigorous fishing at dawn or dusk.

In the far north of Sardinia there are several natural reserves, and their surroundings offer some of the richest fishing ever: Marble Point, for example, is known for the size of its fish – often decidedly non-standard.

Underwater fishing and more: trip to Salento

The last of the underwater destinations that we propose will certainly be able to combine freediving with excellent excursions among incredible artistic and food and wine treasures to be enjoyed in the company of the family: we are talking about the Salento, the land of Puglia between the two seas.

On the western side, between Punta Prosciutto e Borraco Tower, you can dive on mixed seabeds that slope gently and offer rocks, grottos, areas of coral, posidonia meadows and sandy seabeds. With a maximum depth of 25 meters, this itinerary is also suitable for less experienced fishermen. Off the rocky coast you can make splendid catches even in a few meters of water, to appearance or ambush, and beyond certain depths it is also possible to come across some very rare grouper.

Just further south is the stretch of Ionian coast that goes by Inserraglio Tower a Tower from Above, a few kilometers from Gallipoli. The rather impervious rocky coast makes the area less busy than the tourist areas, but you have to be very careful of the numerous gillnets that fishermen lower a few meters from the cliff. Off the coast of Torre Inserraglio you can also admire (and exploit) gods ship wrecks which are located approximately 30 meters deep.

Sul Adriatic side, however, there is the splendid itinerary that passes Otranto, between Weather in Punta Palascia e Torre dell'Orso. Here the sea of ​​Puglia offers grotto seabeds, sudden drops and ridges that allow you to practice any underwater fishing technique, from fishing in the hole to fishing in the blue. The fishing in the coast in summer can only be affected by the strong presence of swimmers and boats, but those who have the opportunity to go a little further will be able to appreciate the extraordinary and fishy seabed of Puglia.