naturalistic
archaeological
Naturalistic and archaeological
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
PUNTA LISCETTO
The Pantelleria dive for beginners
The Punta Liscetto dive begins at a depth of 10 m with the wall on the right hand side, where the seabed is characterised by a mass of boulders from a landslide forming natural dens for various fish species. Before reaching the depth of 23 m, first level divers should approach to the wall, while more experienced divers can plunge down to 30 m where the rocks and boulders form spectacular passages and tunnels. The north face of the wall drops down over 30 m, and beginners can arrive to a depth of 17 m by following them down. With the wall on the left hand side, you can make out a cave about 15 m away, with a 2 m high entrance. Inside, you will find a small statue of the Virgin Mary. Outside the cave there are small canyons. These can be followed to a terrace, where you can turn left to return to the dive site.
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
BASILUZZO
The natural and cultural itinerary
The morphology of the coastline and seabed consists of an imposing rocky outcropping that creates a natural wall in the underwater environment. The Basiluzzo underwater itinerary begins at the base of this block, at a depth of about 12 m. Following the guiding rope, which indicates the pathway, you will come to the base of the ridge. Heading southward, at a depth of about 15 m, you will have the chance to glide over a sandy hollow intermittently colonised by small banks of sea grass, until you come to the plateau. Returning along the guiding rope, the seabed rises in large steps as you overcome a series of big isolated rocks. At the depth of 6.7 m, you will encounter a submerged wall structure.