naturalistic
archaeological
Naturalistic and archaeological
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
PIETRA DEL BAGNO
Colourful walls for everyone
Starting from the safest anchoring point, on the side facing Lipari, you can enjoy a quick tour around the Pietra del Bagno outcropping. Almost immediately, the sides drop vertically down to a depth of 25 m. Continuing downward, you will come to landslide of boulders, which extends into the open water. Special features include a small cave on the north-west side of the rock, with a 2.5 by 5 m long entrance, which can be explored during the ascent. On the south-east side, on the other hand, a series of colourful rock pinnacles can be found in the direction of Vulcano extending towards the surface, which are quite popular among underwater filming enthusiasts.
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
ANCHOR STOCK IN CAPO GROSSO
Hellenistic and Roman remains
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
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.