naturalistic
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Naturalistic and archaeological
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
PUNTA CASTAGNA
Immersed in the white and blue
The Punta Castagna dive begins from the buoy’s chain, which you will follow down until you reach the anchor below. From here, head to the left until you reach the edge and then the wide channel that leads to the wall below, which constitutes the dive’s destination. The wall continues to drop vertically, with small terraces interrupting its profile; beyond these, the drop-off reaches depths that are unsafe for scuba diving. Upon reaching the predetermined depth, you will be free to explore other areas of rock, even beyond the surrounding vertical canyons. This dive site is characterised by deep cracks, sharp ridges, and small terraces.
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
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.