naturalistic
archaeological
Naturalistic and archaeological
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SEA STACK POINT
The head of the butterfly
The dive begins along the coast, on the west side of Punta Faraglione. After reaching the bottom of a rocky cliff at a depth of 7 to 8 m, swim northward until you come to a slight slope at a depth of 13 m. During the descent, you will notice a marked transition from the seabed of rock to that of sand, which is characteristic of the area and can reach depths of up to 25 m. After reaching the depth of 15 m, you will pass by a landslide of boulders that follows the line of the coast. Tracts with strong currents will likely be encountered along the way.
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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.
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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.