naturalistic
archaeological
Naturalistic and archaeological
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
PARETE DEI GABBIANI
The wall of red gorgonian sea fans
Moor your boat to the north in the direction of the Scoglio dei Monaci outcropping, where the sandy seabed lies at a depth of 17 metres. Near the anchoring point, at the depth of 18 m, you will encounter the wreck of a small boat, which was sunk during a storm. Continuing on with your back to the beach, you will come to the edge of the wall below, which runs parallel to the coast and drops from a depth of 22 m to more than 60 m. Descending along the wall and keeping it on your right, you can reach the depth of 36 m. Swimming further ahead, you will come to a rocky outcropping at the same depth. Beyond this point, the seabed’s profile and morphology change once again, with wide channels and ciliates extending out into the open sea, where scattered rocks lie, teeming with life. At this point, it is time to head back: keeping the wall on your left, ascend until you reach the ciliate at a depth of about 18/20 m, and from there return to the boat.
IMPORTANT. Since the anchoring point is flat up until the edge of the wall itself, it is a good idea to establish a reference point before exploring the wall below. This will prevent you from re-surfacing in open water far from 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
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.