Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
SCOGLIO MONTENASSARI
The Scoglio Montenassari outcropping is practically hollow, and features multiple tunnels that allow it to be traversed diametrically. Beneath its surface, there are numerous walls and ceilings. Montenassari is exploding with magnificent scenery: the large cracks in the surface allow sunlight to penetrate inside, thus partially illuminating the stony base of the cave, with other intermittent areas being left entirely in the dark. Upon leaving the first cave, you will encounter a second with an entrance at a depth of 3 metres: in order to reach it, follow the side facing Filicudi, turn right, and continue along the same side.
Once past the entrance, which is partially hidden and not very large, you will once again find yourself inside a completely submerged cavern.
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
CALA TRAMONTANA – THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL ITINERARY
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.
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
Capo Graziano
The itinerary is marked by a guiding rope, which is initially fastened to the wall, and then to the bottom at a depth of 29 metres. The dive starts (with sign 0) at the mooring buoy, following an S/N heading. After a brief pause on the top of the shoal, you will begin your descent and will encounter the first artefacts at a depth of about 30 m. Keeping the wall of the shoal on the left and turning right (at sign 2), you will come to the observation platform at a depth of about 30 m (sign 3), from which you can observe wreck A, known as “Roghi” (from the 2nd century B.C.), which is located at depths ranging from 36 to 45 metres. Re-ascending to the depth of 28 m, you will come to a cave (sign 4) that boasts an abundance of natural features. Continuing on, a stone anchor dating back to the fifth century B.C. can be found in the vicinity of a landslide, at a depth of around 25 m (sign 5). Heading back towards the surface, the route turns south through a channel full of small caves (sign 6) at around 8 m, where remains of more recent origins can be found. From here, you will soon return to the starting point (sign 0).