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Seccagni
The amphitheatre and the cathedral with small spires
From a morphological point, this site consists of multiple branches of rock that extend into the deep, thus creating a series of deep, narrow canyons between one ridge and the next. Each ridge creates a small shoal (hence the local name of “Seccagni”) that extends in the direction of the Canna formation with vertical walls rich in fish and plant life. This dive site is best known for its underwater scenery, since it gives the impression of being inside an amphitheatre, or in front of a cathedral, due to the succession of small spires. The minimum depth from which the dive begins varies based on the arm of lava rock that you choose to start from, and can range from as little as ten metres to as much as 15 or 20 metres. The shoal that extends to the north-west is clearly visible from the surface, and is distinguished by the alternating blue and emerald green colours of the ridges descending into the abyss.
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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.
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MARTINGANA
The “Sabbione Bianco”: the plain of sand that extends as far as the eye can see
The Martingana dive begins from the white rocks, from which we slowly head down to the bottom on the south side and follow the volcanic wall on the left, the circumnavigation of which constitutes our underwater pathway. The large wall is full of cracks and small natural niches, it also has a small cave known as “shrimp cave”, which is about 30 m deep. It is recommended to descend slowly in order to observe every corner and cavity of this impressive ridge. The spectacular “White Sand” feature is an enormous expanse of white sand that stretches as far as the eye can see from the foot of the wall (maximum depth of about 40 m).