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
PUNTA BASSANA
The counter-current seabream
Diving on the northern side of Punta Bassana, at a depth of just over 15 m from the promontory, this itinerary descends down a rocky seabed, where, swimming in a north-easterly direction, you will come to a steep wall that reaches 15 to 18 m in depth. Continuing along the wall, continue heading south-east down to a maximum depth of 25 m. On the return path, which gradually ascends until you reach the top of the wall itself, you will encounter a 15 m deep cave with a narrow base, which expands to reveal a large rock face. A safety stop can be made at the exit from the cave.
Beware of the strong currents, above all near the surface, which can sometimes make it difficult to return to the boat.
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
RELITTO DEI CANNONI
The barbary pirate ship of Punta Libeccio
Just north of Punta Libeccio, at about 100 m from the coast, a site known as the “Relitto dei Cannoni” (the “Wreckage of Cannons’’) can be found at a depth of 15 m. The gently sloping seabed, which is characterised by naturally split rocks alternating with clearings of sand and gravel, contains traces of an ancient shipwreck: eight cannons of uniform size and characteristics, six of which are lying in disarray along a vaguely rectilinear axis, while the other two are offset by about 20 m to the west. The total distance between the farthest cannons is about 30 m.
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.