naturalistic
archaeological
Naturalistic and archaeological
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
Punta Sorci
The wall of sponges
After reaching the bottom at a depth of approximately 13 m, the continuation of the rocky outcropping begins to gently slope. To the northeast, at a depth of 18 m, you will encounter a seabed covered by a dense field of sea grass. This is where the edge begins. Heading down the wall to a depth of about 23 m, you will see the sea floor on the right, which reaches a depth of 30 m and is almost entirely covered by sand. Continuing along the wall to the left, you will come to a deep channel that leads down to the bottom, after which you will find a wall that slopes gently downward to the sand. A series of plateaus will be encountered during the re-ascent.
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
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.
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
CALA GADIR (archaeological itinerary)
Underwater archaeology for all skill levels
Cala Gadir offers itineraries that are suitable for divers with open water licenses, as well as more advanced divers. The dive begins near the first slipway, which reaches a depth of 6 m at the entrance corridor marked by yellow and white buoys. Heading about 20 m to the north, you will come to a rocky ridge.