naturalistic
archaeological
Naturalistic and archaeological
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
PUNTA DELL’ARPA
Large populated boulders
The Punta dell’Arpa dive begins just off shore with a landslide of volcanic rocks and a wall that descends vertically to a sandy seabed at a depth of about 35 m. Following the steep profile of the seabed out to sea to a depth of about 30 m, you will find yourself immersed within an incredible environment. It is possible to proceed down to the depth of 45 m. The safety stop can be made in the adjacent cove, which has a maximum depth of 8 m, and features a series of passageways and tunnels covered with coral and sea anemones.
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CALA TRAMONTANA – THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL ITINERARY
Punic, Greco-Italic and Imperial Roman amphorae
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
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.