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Naturalistic and archaeological
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
PIETRA DEL BAGNO
Colourful walls for everyone
Starting from the safest anchoring point, on the side facing Lipari, you can enjoy a quick tour around the Pietra del Bagno outcropping. Almost immediately, the sides drop vertically down to a depth of 25 m. Continuing downward, you will come to landslide of boulders, which extends into the open water. Special features include a small cave on the north-west side of the rock, with a 2.5 by 5 m long entrance, which can be explored during the ascent. On the south-east side, on the other hand, a series of colourful rock pinnacles can be found in the direction of Vulcano extending towards the surface, which are quite popular among underwater filming enthusiasts.
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
RELITTO DEI CANNONI
The barbary pirate ship of Punta Libeccio
Just north of Punta Libeccio, at about 100 m from the coast, a site known as the “Relitto dei Cannoni” (the “Wreckage of Cannons’’) can be found at a depth of 15 m. The gently sloping seabed, which is characterised by naturally split rocks alternating with clearings of sand and gravel, contains traces of an ancient shipwreck: eight cannons of uniform size and characteristics, six of which are lying in disarray along a vaguely rectilinear axis, while the other two are offset by about 20 m to the west. The total distance between the farthest cannons is about 30 m.
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
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.