naturalistic
archaeological
Naturalistic and archaeological
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PUNTA SPADILLO
A massive lava flow and bluefin tuna
The dive on the south side of Punta Spadillo begins beneath the lighthouse, where the 8 m deep seabed consists of white boulders with numerous cracks and crevices. After passing through this initial zone, you will come to a steep landslide where you will continue descending to the south-east, while staying to the left. The descent should be made at an angle so as to observe the cracks and small cavities. The seabed, which reaches depths of up to 40 m, consists of a series of boulders. Beware of the current when turning to place the wall on your right. In order to re-ascend, it is recommended to zig-zag over the landslide until you reach the coast.
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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.
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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.