naturalistic
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Naturalistic and archaeological
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
PUNTA BASSANA
The counter-current seabream
Diving on the northern side of Punta Bassana, at a depth of just over 15 m from the promontory, this itinerary descends down a rocky seabed, where, swimming in a north-easterly direction, you will come to a steep wall that reaches 15 to 18 m in depth. Continuing along the wall, continue heading south-east down to a maximum depth of 25 m. On the return path, which gradually ascends until you reach the top of the wall itself, you will encounter a 15 m deep cave with a narrow base, which expands to reveal a large rock face. A safety stop can be made at the exit from the cave.
Beware of the strong currents, above all near the surface, which can sometimes make it difficult to return to the boat.
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
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.