naturalistic
archaeological
Naturalistic and archaeological
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
SCOGLIO MONTENASSARI
The tunnels of contrasting colours
The Scoglio Montenassari outcropping is practically hollow, and features multiple tunnels that allow it to be traversed diametrically. Beneath its surface, there are numerous walls and ceilings. Montenassari is exploding with magnificent scenery: the large cracks in the surface allow sunlight to penetrate inside, thus partially illuminating the stony base of the cave, with other intermittent areas being left entirely in the dark. Upon leaving the first cave, you will encounter a second with an entrance at a depth of 3 metres: in order to reach it, follow the side facing Filicudi, turn right, and continue along the same side.
Once past the entrance, which is partially hidden and not very large, you will once again find yourself inside a completely submerged cavern.
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
Cala Minnola
Amphorae in the sea grass
In the water off Cala Minnola, at just a few dozen metres from Punta Albarella, a Roman shipwreck can be found at a depth of 27 to 30 m. The wreck features the remains of a shipload of amphorae (fifty), as well as numerous fragments of black painted pottery (used on-board), which have remained in their original location on the seabed.
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.