naturalistic
archaeological
Naturalistic and archaeological
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
CALA MARTINO
"L’amico della signura"
The Cala Martino dive begins on the rocky outcropping that extends in a southerly direction, and reaches the bedrock at a depth of 12 metres, with a uniform cover of sea grass. From the edge of the rocky strip, it descends rapidly to 23 m in depth, where the sea floor consists of a landslide of boulders and sand. The dive continues over the landslide in a south-easterly direction for about 40 metres, maintaining a maximum dive depth of 25 m, even if the seabed continues to slope downward. At the base of the rock wall, and between the boulders from a landslide, numerous crevices and small caves with sandy bottoms can be observed. Re-ascending along the same pathway in reverse, at the depth of 15 m you will encounter a wide cave with the sandy bottom. On the left hand side at the end of the cave, there is a siphon about 1.5 m wide that offers an easy exit route, after which you will find yourself on the rocky strip.
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
Cala Minnola
Amphorae in the sea grass
In the water off Cala Minnola, at just a few dozen metres from Punta Albarella, a Roman shipwreck can be found at a depth of 27 to 30 m. The wreck features the remains of a shipload of amphorae (fifty), as well as numerous fragments of black painted pottery (used on-board), which have remained in their original location on the seabed.
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
BASILUZZO
The natural and cultural itinerary
The morphology of the coastline and seabed consists of an imposing rocky outcropping that creates a natural wall in the underwater environment. The Basiluzzo underwater itinerary begins at the base of this block, at a depth of about 12 m. Following the guiding rope, which indicates the pathway, you will come to the base of the ridge. Heading southward, at a depth of about 15 m, you will have the chance to glide over a sandy hollow intermittently colonised by small banks of sea grass, until you come to the plateau. Returning along the guiding rope, the seabed rises in large steps as you overcome a series of big isolated rocks. At the depth of 6.7 m, you will encounter a submerged wall structure.