Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
PARETE DEI GABBIANI
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
ANCHOR STOCK IN CAPO GROSSO
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
CALA GADIR (archaeological itinerary)
Cala Gadir offers itineraries that are suitable for divers with open water licenses, as well as more advanced divers. The dive begins near the first slipway, which reaches a depth of 6 m at the entrance corridor marked by yellow and white buoys. Heading about 20 m to the north, you will come to a rocky ridge.