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Naturalistic and archaeological
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
SECCA SCIROCCO
The dive with the walls perpendicular to the rocky tower
The top of the Secca Scirocco shoal is located at a depth of 20 m, while the main body of the shoal begins at 25 m. The dive starts from this terrace. The walls descend perpendicularly to the rock tower, which is elliptical in shape. Those on the east side are the most vertical. The path to be followed can be freely selected, and when the entire shoal is visible, you can descend along whichever side you prefer, afterwards ascending in either a spiral or straight manner. At the base on the south side, a series of rocks lie scattered not far from the foot of the shoal itself.
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
MARTINGANA
The “Sabbione Bianco”: the plain of sand that extends as far as the eye can see
The Martingana dive begins from the white rocks, from which we slowly head down to the bottom on the south side and follow the volcanic wall on the left, the circumnavigation of which constitutes our underwater pathway. The large wall is full of cracks and small natural niches, it also has a small cave known as “shrimp cave”, which is about 30 m deep. It is recommended to descend slowly in order to observe every corner and cavity of this impressive ridge. The spectacular “White Sand” feature is an enormous expanse of white sand that stretches as far as the eye can see from the foot of the wall (maximum depth of about 40 m).