naturalistic
archaeological
Naturalistic and archaeological
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
Secca di Pollara
A plunge into the deep
Given the extent of the shoal’s enormous rock slabs, it typically takes numerous dives to explore it thoroughly. The top is reached after a descent of 35 m into the blue, and depending on the side you want to explore, you can even reach depths of up to 50 m, where you will initially encounter sand and boulders, followed by a seabed of sand alone further out to sea. From a morphological standpoint, the entire area is characterised by a series of channels, ridges, and rock ciliates, with large isolated boulders extending outward to the northwest, which eventually give way to a seabed of sand alone.
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.