naturalistic
archaeological
Naturalistic and archaeological
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
PUNTA BASSANA
The counter-current seabream
Diving on the northern side of Punta Bassana, at a depth of just over 15 m from the promontory, this itinerary descends down a rocky seabed, where, swimming in a north-easterly direction, you will come to a steep wall that reaches 15 to 18 m in depth. Continuing along the wall, continue heading south-east down to a maximum depth of 25 m. On the return path, which gradually ascends until you reach the top of the wall itself, you will encounter a 15 m deep cave with a narrow base, which expands to reveal a large rock face. A safety stop can be made at the exit from the cave.
Beware of the strong currents, above all near the surface, which can sometimes make it difficult to return to the boat.
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
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.
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.