naturalistic
archaeological
Naturalistic and archaeological
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
CAPO GROSSO
The cliff that plunges into the deep: a paradise for underwater photography enthusiasts
From the point at which it plunges to the bottom (at a depth 50 m), by placing yourself in neutral buoyancy about ten metres up, you can explore a flat section with a few scattered boulders that interrupts the cliff’s vertical progression. Since the depth of the seabed renders it inaccessible, our focus must be limited to exploring the wall itself. Re-ascending vertically, you will return to a depth that is more well-suited to sport diving, where a wide range of rock-dwelling fish and shellfish can be found among the cracks.
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
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.