naturalistic
archaeological
Naturalistic and archaeological
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
Punta Sorci
The wall of sponges
After reaching the bottom at a depth of approximately 13 m, the continuation of the rocky outcropping begins to gently slope. To the northeast, at a depth of 18 m, you will encounter a seabed covered by a dense field of sea grass. This is where the edge begins. Heading down the wall to a depth of about 23 m, you will see the sea floor on the right, which reaches a depth of 30 m and is almost entirely covered by sand. Continuing along the wall to the left, you will come to a deep channel that leads down to the bottom, after which you will find a wall that slopes gently downward to the sand. A series of plateaus will be encountered during the re-ascent.
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.