naturalistic
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Naturalistic and archaeological
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
CAPO GROSSO
The cliff that plunges into the deep: a paradise for underwater photography enthusiasts
From the point at which it plunges to the bottom (at a depth 50 m), by placing yourself in neutral buoyancy about ten metres up, you can explore a flat section with a few scattered boulders that interrupts the cliff’s vertical progression. Since the depth of the seabed renders it inaccessible, our focus must be limited to exploring the wall itself. Re-ascending vertically, you will return to a depth that is more well-suited to sport diving, where a wide range of rock-dwelling fish and shellfish can be found among the cracks.
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
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.