naturalistic
archaeological
Naturalistic and archaeological
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
SICCHITEDDA ‘NGRANA
The ciliate and the channel
The dive starts at a depth of 10 to 12 m on top of the shoal, where the seabed is characterised by rocks forming a number of pinnacles. Swim to the north-west until you come to a short but steep ciliate at a depth of 20 m, on a seabed covered with sandy detritus. To the south-west, a short canal separates a large rock outcropping from the shoal itself. Swimming through it, you will reach the maximum depth of 23 m. Beneath this south-eastern ciliate, the shoal features several indentations where the sea floor is covered by sand.
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
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.