naturalistic
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Naturalistic and archaeological
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GROTTA DEI GAMBERI
The narrow cave inhabited by shrimp
Leaving the coast behind, the underwater pathway initially proceeds in the direction of the open sea, and features a rocky shoal. After reaching the depth of about fifteen metres, the plateau gives way to the ciliate and the wall, which drops vertically for about twenty metres. Continue following the wall as it bends decidedly to the right, as it will lead you directly to the dive’s destination: the Shrimp Cave, whose entrance is located at a depth of 33 to 39 m. The cave is shaped like an inverted V, and has a winding, dark and extremely challenging tunnel that proceeds into the rock for a few dozen metres, which ultimately penetrates about fifty metres into the wall before ending in a large submerged chamber.
IMPORTANT. Divers must be experienced, must have their routes planned out, and must have proper cave diving equipment in order to venture into the cave: in addition to passageways completely shrouded in darkness, various ramifications are also encountered along the way. Without adequate preparation, it is recommended to limit yourself to exploring the initial section. Since the Grotta dei Gamberi is right on the outer boundary of the Capo Graziano archaeological zone, it is recommended to refrain from proceeding any further upon reaching the cave in order to avoid entering the protected area.
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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.
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BASILUZZO
The natural and cultural itinerary
The morphology of the coastline and seabed consists of an imposing rocky outcropping that creates a natural wall in the underwater environment. The Basiluzzo underwater itinerary begins at the base of this block, at a depth of about 12 m. Following the guiding rope, which indicates the pathway, you will come to the base of the ridge. Heading southward, at a depth of about 15 m, you will have the chance to glide over a sandy hollow intermittently colonised by small banks of sea grass, until you come to the plateau. Returning along the guiding rope, the seabed rises in large steps as you overcome a series of big isolated rocks. At the depth of 6.7 m, you will encounter a submerged wall structure.