naturalistic
archaeological
Naturalistic and archaeological
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IL SECCHITELLO
The pelagic fish dive
The Secchitello consists of a series of “pinnacles” that rise from the sandy seabed at a depth of 50 m, and features a series of tops, the shallowest of which is located at 24 m. It marks the beginning of a free fall. A few metres away there is a trough surmounted by high rocky ridges, which is known as the “catino” (or “bowl”). At a depth ranging from 30 to 35 m, the route can vary depending on the current and the number of fish encountered.
IMPORTANT. The site is difficult to locate and can be reached with the help of more experienced guides.
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.
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PUNTA FALCONIERA
The archaeological and naturalistic dive
The northern tip of Punta Falconiera is characterised by a rocky wall that is interrupted to the east, at a depth of about 15 m, by a sandy valley with banks of sea grass. In this direction, you will descend to a depth of about 30 m, where you will encounter a steep slope made up of sand and organogenic debris. Following the guiding rope, you will come to a slightly sloping plateau at a depth of 20 m. Continuing southward, you will descend to a depth of 30 m, where the seabed consists of a series of sloping steps with large isolated rocks and banks of sea grass, while beyond the escarpment the sea floor is sandy and covered by debris. Nearby, you will find a rocky wall covered by crevices that you can follow to reach the dive’s end point.