naturalistic
archaeological
Naturalistic and archaeological
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PUNTA LIBECCIO
The outcroppings of coral and sponges
The dive begins at about 50 m from the shore, and just over 100 m from the boundary of reserve zone B. Descending along the anchor line of the boat, which is moored just beyond the main ridge of the outcropping itself, you will come to a detritus seabed at a depth of 15 m. From here, you will begin swimming over low rocks until you reach the boulders of a narrow landslide. Continue following the low ridges of rocks, which alternate with the boulders of the landslide to create a widely varied seabed. Changing direction to head north-west, you will proceed towards the numerous passages between the high rocks. After reaching the dive’s maximum depth of 23 m, it is time to return to the anchor. During this last part of the route, you will pass over a rocky stretch with pebbles and bivalves where the above-surface part of Punta Libeccio extends.
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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.
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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.