naturalistic
archaeological
Naturalistic and archaeological
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
PUNTA BASSANA
The counter-current seabream
Diving on the northern side of Punta Bassana, at a depth of just over 15 m from the promontory, this itinerary descends down a rocky seabed, where, swimming in a north-easterly direction, you will come to a steep wall that reaches 15 to 18 m in depth. Continuing along the wall, continue heading south-east down to a maximum depth of 25 m. On the return path, which gradually ascends until you reach the top of the wall itself, you will encounter a 15 m deep cave with a narrow base, which expands to reveal a large rock face. A safety stop can be made at the exit from the cave.
Beware of the strong currents, above all near the surface, which can sometimes make it difficult to return to the boat.
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.