naturalistic
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Naturalistic and archaeological
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Seccagni
The amphitheatre and the cathedral with small spires
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.
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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.
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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.