naturalistic
archaeological
Naturalistic and archaeological
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Secca Fondale
The challenging dive
The top of the Secca Fondale shoal is located at 12 m in depth. The descent consists of various levels. One side is dominated by a plain covered with rich vegetation, which leads to a first large terrace with a rocky bottom. From there we descend onto another shelf at about 5 m in depth, where a wall about 15 m tall and rich in plant and animal life emerges. Here, a cave and a large crack hidden among the sea fans can be found among the various gorges. Upon passing this ravine, we descend to the bottom at a depth of about 25 m, first swimming into a channel, and then over a number of large boulders, at a depth of approx. 30 m.
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CALA TRAMONTANA – THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL ITINERARY
Punic, Greco-Italic and Imperial Roman amphorae
The beginning of the itinerary, which is marked by a buoy, can be reached by land from the Cala Tramontana pier, or else by sea by mooring your boat to the appropriate float. The itinerary begins at a depth of about 8 m, on a seabed covered with sea grass that slopes down to a sandy plateau.
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PUNTA FALCONIERA
The archaeological and naturalistic dive
The northern tip of Punta Falconiera is characterised by a rocky wall that is interrupted to the east, at a depth of about 15 m, by a sandy valley with banks of sea grass. In this direction, you will descend to a depth of about 30 m, where you will encounter a steep slope made up of sand and organogenic debris. Following the guiding rope, you will come to a slightly sloping plateau at a depth of 20 m. Continuing southward, you will descend to a depth of 30 m, where the seabed consists of a series of sloping steps with large isolated rocks and banks of sea grass, while beyond the escarpment the sea floor is sandy and covered by debris. Nearby, you will find a rocky wall covered by crevices that you can follow to reach the dive’s end point.