{"id":2278,"date":"2017-01-19T12:13:49","date_gmt":"2017-01-19T11:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dgportofino.ne-ws.it\/portofino\/punta-targhetta\/"},"modified":"2025-03-25T09:01:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T08:01:44","slug":"punta-targhetta","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/en\/portofino\/punta-targhetta\/","title":{"rendered":"Plate Peak"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Plate Peak<\/h3><\/div>
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Explore Plate Peak: A Colourful Wall Dive Full of Life<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Plate Peak is a stunning dive site located just before Punta Chiappa<\/strong> when arriving from San Fruttuoso<\/strong>. This site is renowned for its vivid vertical wall<\/strong>, home to a spectacular variety of marine life and colourful coral formations, making it an ideal spot for both recreational and advanced divers.<\/p>\n

The dive begins along a series of vibrant boulders and leads into a wall richly adorned with red coral<\/strong> (Corallium rubrum<\/em>), yellow gorgonians<\/strong> (Eunicella cavolinii<\/em>), and clusters of sea daisies<\/strong> (Parazoanthus axinellae<\/em>). Groupers, moray eels, forkbeards, and lobsters are frequent sightings, while out in the blue, you might spot barracuda and hunting dentex<\/strong> passing by. With routes that reach depths of up to 40 metres, Plate Peak offers a visually striking and highly rewarding experience<\/strong> beneath the surface.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd34 RED ROUTE (down to -40 m)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    After completing our pre-dive check, we\u2019ll descend along the chain to around -16 m<\/strong>, then begin finning eastwards, where we\u2019ll encounter a large boulder covered in yellow gorgonians<\/strong> (Eunicella cavolinii<\/em>).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Continuing our descent towards the south-east, down to -35 m<\/strong>, we\u2019ll pass several other life-covered rocks\u2014perfect hiding places for conger eels, moray eels, and even small-spotted catsharks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    We\u2019ll then ascend gradually, following the rocky seabed in a north-west direction, until we reach the wall. Keeping it on our right at a depth of -20 m<\/strong>, we\u2019ll encounter large brown groupers<\/strong> that often allow divers to approach closely.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    With our torches, we\u2019ll illuminate every crack and crevice, where lobsters, moray eels, forkbeards<\/strong>, and other marine creatures make their home.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The wall is beautifully decorated with branches of red coral<\/strong> (Corallium rubrum<\/em>) and clusters of yellow sea daisies<\/strong> (Parazoanthus axinellae<\/em>).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Glancing out toward the open sea, we may spot hunting dentex<\/strong> and schools of barracuda<\/strong> drifting in, only to vanish again into the blue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Once we reach the end of the wall, we\u2019ll begin our return keeping the wall on our left and ascending further to around -10 m<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Near the chain, depending on our remaining air, we can either ascend after our 3-minute safety stop at -5 m<\/strong> or continue following the contour of the promontory towards Punta Chiappa Bay at a depth of -5\/6 m for a few more minutes before returning to the boat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \ud83d\udfe2 GREEN ROUTE (down to -18 m)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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      After completing our pre-dive check, we\u2019ll descend along the chain to around -16 m<\/strong> and begin finning eastwards, where we\u2019ll come across a large boulder covered in yellow gorgonians<\/strong> (Eunicella cavolinii<\/em>).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      At this depth, we\u2019ll often see brown groupers<\/strong> entering and exiting their dens among the rocks, including juveniles displaying vibrant green and yellow tones and a more curious attitude than their adult counterparts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      From here, we\u2019ll reach the wall on our left at a maximum depth of -18 m<\/strong>. With our torches, we\u2019ll explore every crack and crevice, searching for lobsters, moray eels, and forkbeards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      The wall is covered in red coral<\/strong> (Corallium rubrum<\/em>) and Parazoanthus axinellae<\/strong>, also known as yellow sea daisies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Turning our gaze occasionally toward the open water, we may catch glimpses of hunting dentex<\/strong> and schooling barracuda<\/strong> making sudden, electrifying passes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Once we reach the end of the wall, we\u2019ll start heading back with the wall on our right, slowly ascending to -10 m<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Near the chain, depending on our air supply, we\u2019ll decide whether to ascend after a 3-minute stop at -5 m<\/strong> or continue exploring the coastline towards Punta Chiappa Bay at 5\u20136 m before returning to the boat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Dive Plate Peak with Diving Group Portofino<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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      • Location:<\/strong> Just before Punta Chiappa, coming from San Fruttuoso<\/li>\n
      • Access:<\/strong> Boat dive<\/li>\n
      • Best conditions:<\/strong> Calm sea, good visibility<\/li>\n
      • Depth:<\/strong> 18 m (Green Route) | 40 m (Red Route)<\/li>\n
      • Difficulty:<\/strong> From beginner to advanced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Ready to dive a spectacular coral wall surrounded by groupers, lobsters, moray eels, and passing barracuda? Book your dive at Plate Peak with Diving Group Portofino today!<\/strong><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> [\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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