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UNDER THE ARCHIPELAGO
A landslide that quickly plunges down to a depth of 40 m
The seabed along this section of the coast under the archipelago features a landslide that plunges down to a depth of more than 40 m, as well as numerous rock ciliates that reach out towards the centre of the channel like fingers. The seabed thins out towards the centre of the channel. From the shoreline down to about ten metres below the surface, the seabed consists of a large platform made up of isolated boulders. Beyond the edge, at the end of the shoal, its morphology changes into that of an enormous landslide consisting primarily of small rounded boulders. After this strip, which ends at a depth of about 3 m, you will find larger and more isolated rocks. From the underwater slope, protrusions of rock that stick into the sand can be sporadically seen all over the bottom of the channel.
This is the point at which extra time can be dedicated to exploring the passageways between the large boulders.
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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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THE RAS JEDIR SHIPWRECK
The shipwreck dive suitable for all skill levels
The shipwreck site is located almost at the centre of Cala Tramontana. The dive begins over a seabed 12 m in depth, which gently slopes down to a sandy plateau at a depth of about 7 m, where the outline of the wreck can be seen in the distance. The stern of the steel Libyan vessel, which was sunk in 2001, lies at a depth of about 18 m. Layout of the wreck: the stern lies to the north-west and the bow lies to the south-east.