naturalistic
archaeological
Naturalistic and archaeological
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
CALA TRAMONTANA - THE RIGHT WALL
The wall of fish and shrimp
The dive along the right wall of Cala Tramontana begins with a seabed of black lava stone. The wall is made up of lava rock, whose cracks provide excellent shelter for rock-dwelling species and shellfish. With a slow descent down to the depth of 40 m, you will come to an opening of considerable size known as the “grotta dei gamberi” (the “shrimp cave”), which features an opening about 1 m in height and 3 m in width. From the cave, begin your ascent heading west to return to the dive site.
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
CALA GADIR (archaeological itinerary)
Underwater archaeology for all skill levels
Cala Gadir offers itineraries that are suitable for divers with open water licenses, as well as more advanced divers. The dive begins near the first slipway, which reaches a depth of 6 m at the entrance corridor marked by yellow and white buoys. Heading about 20 m to the north, you will come to a rocky ridge.