naturalistic
archaeological
Naturalistic and archaeological
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
Rabbate
The itinerary of the neophyte naturalists
The Rabbate dive begins off the coast at about 10 m from the shore, at a depth of 7 m. The wall is exposed to the northwest, and we follow it on the right hand side, heading eastward. Large boulders lie in the sand on the side of the open sea. The vertical wall of the ridge gradually becomes more curved, with a number of small caves and a seabed of coarse sand. A series of channels similar to “canyons” later appears, interlinked by small tunnels. A 3 m wall with rock formations and a number of small splits stands opposite to the north. The wall then gradually slopes and descends, and you will find yourself on a plateau at a depth of 8 m, with ravines on the left hand side that are home to various fish species.
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
ANCHOR STOCK IN CAPO GROSSO
Hellenistic and Roman remains
This location named “Anchor Stock in Capo Grosso” is also in the area of the sea north of Levanzo. From the dive point at about 10 m from the coast, visitors can see the numerous anchor stocks still lying on the sea floor thanks to the crystal clear water, with no need to follow a pre-defined route.
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
THE RAS JEDIR SHIPWRECK
The shipwreck dive suitable for all skill levels
The shipwreck site is located almost at the centre of Cala Tramontana. The dive begins over a seabed 12 m in depth, which gently slopes down to a sandy plateau at a depth of about 7 m, where the outline of the wreck can be seen in the distance. The stern of the steel Libyan vessel, which was sunk in 2001, lies at a depth of about 18 m. Layout of the wreck: the stern lies to the north-west and the bow lies to the south-east.