naturalistic
archaeological
Naturalistic and archaeological
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
PIETRA MENALDA
The landslide of groupers and scorpionfish
The dive begins on the south-facing slope, where there’s a 9 m deep seabed that is favourable for dropping anchor. While the itinerary follows an underwater pathway counter-clockwise to reach the deepest area, those who want to limit themselves to shallower depths can also begin from the opposite side. The pathway runs continuously along an expanse of boulders, which have been formed by numerous landslides over the centuries. Their dimensions create caverns and passageways that can even be enjoyed by less experienced divers. The entire base of the sea stack can be easily circumnavigated in a single dive, after which it is recommended to spiral upward during the re-ascent in order to inspect all the nooks and crannies that the rock pillar has to offer.
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
CALA TRAMONTANA – THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL ITINERARY
Punic, Greco-Italic and Imperial Roman amphorae
The beginning of the itinerary, which is marked by a buoy, can be reached by land from the Cala Tramontana pier, or else by sea by mooring your boat to the appropriate float. The itinerary begins at a depth of about 8 m, on a seabed covered with sea grass that slopes down to a sandy plateau.
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
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.