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Seccagni
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.
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
RELITTO DEI CANNONI
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.
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
CALA GADIR (archaeological itinerary)
Cala Gadir offers itineraries that are suitable for divers with open water licenses, as well as more advanced divers. The dive begins near the first slipway, which reaches a depth of 6 m at the entrance corridor marked by yellow and white buoys. Heading about 20 m to the north, you will come to a rocky ridge.