naturalistic
archaeological
Naturalistic and archaeological
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
SECCA DEL CAMMELLO
The polychrome terraces and the canyon
The Secca del Cammello shoal is just over 100 m from the outcropping and its namesake cave. The top of the shoal is the best point from which to start the descent down the anchor line. The descent brings you down to two terraces, respectively 20 m and 26 m in depth. Swimming northward, you will come to a canyon about 15 m long, which is suddenly interrupted by a large boulder. More experienced divers can continue to follow the canyon down to a depth of 30 m, where the seabed consists of sand and boulders, after which the dive continues around the shoal at a maximum depth of 25 m.
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
ANCHOR STOCK IN CAPO GROSSO
Hellenistic and Roman remains
This location named “Anchor Stock in Capo Grosso” is also in the area of the sea north of Levanzo. From the dive point at about 10 m from the coast, visitors can see the numerous anchor stocks still lying on the sea floor thanks to the crystal clear water, with no need to follow a pre-defined route.
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.