naturalistic
archaeological
Naturalistic and archaeological
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
ARCO DELL'ELEFANTE (THE ELEPHANT'S ARCH)
The itinerary among the rock slabs and the expanse of black sand
The Arco dell’Elefante dive starts just a few metres from the “trunk”, at a depth of about 5 m. Swimming southward, you will encounter patches of black sand surrounded by rocks and small boulders. Continuing past the arch and heading along the south wall full of crevices for about 15 m, the seabed consists of rock covered by patches of sea grass. At a depth of 15 m, the silhouette of a mushroom-shaped rock can be seen to the north, along with two nearby rock slabs to the right and left. Following the boundary of the sea grass, you will find yourself in front of a landslide on sand, rise for a few metres up to the plateaus before slowly climbing up to the depth for the safety stop.
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
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.