naturalistic
archaeological
Naturalistic and archaeological
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
Strombolicchio
The site with two dives
The dive begins on a short shoal opposite the island of Stromboli. The northern wall descends vertically, and the rock has numerous crevices. The wall to the west consists of various drop-offs and extends down to a depth of 18 m. The cavities in the southwest can be reached by following the side facing the island, which consists of a light-coloured wall with a large vertical cave between 2 and 15 m in depth. Below a platform, you can make out a large multi-faceted rock. The Terraces are located along the south-east wall, where a large balcony can be found at the depth of 14 m. Continuing ahead, the remainder of the descent consists of a series of terraces.
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.