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Naturalistic and archaeological
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GROTTA DEI GAMBERI
The narrow cave inhabited by shrimp
Leaving the coast behind, the underwater pathway initially proceeds in the direction of the open sea, and features a rocky shoal. After reaching the depth of about fifteen metres, the plateau gives way to the ciliate and the wall, which drops vertically for about twenty metres. Continue following the wall as it bends decidedly to the right, as it will lead you directly to the dive’s destination: the Shrimp Cave, whose entrance is located at a depth of 33 to 39 m. The cave is shaped like an inverted V, and has a winding, dark and extremely challenging tunnel that proceeds into the rock for a few dozen metres, which ultimately penetrates about fifty metres into the wall before ending in a large submerged chamber.
IMPORTANT. Divers must be experienced, must have their routes planned out, and must have proper cave diving equipment in order to venture into the cave: in addition to passageways completely shrouded in darkness, various ramifications are also encountered along the way. Without adequate preparation, it is recommended to limit yourself to exploring the initial section. Since the Grotta dei Gamberi is right on the outer boundary of the Capo Graziano archaeological zone, it is recommended to refrain from proceeding any further upon reaching the cave in order to avoid entering the protected area.
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CALA TRAMONTANA – THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL ITINERARY
Punic, Greco-Italic and Imperial Roman amphorae
The beginning of the itinerary, which is marked by a buoy, can be reached by land from the Cala Tramontana pier, or else by sea by mooring your boat to the appropriate float. The itinerary begins at a depth of about 8 m, on a seabed covered with sea grass that slopes down to a sandy plateau.
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Capo Graziano
The marine archaeological itinerary of ancient and modern times
The itinerary is marked by a guiding rope, which is initially fastened to the wall, and then to the bottom at a depth of 29 metres. The dive starts (with sign 0) at the mooring buoy, following an S/N heading. After a brief pause on the top of the shoal, you will begin your descent and will encounter the first artefacts at a depth of about 30 m. Keeping the wall of the shoal on the left and turning right (at sign 2), you will come to the observation platform at a depth of about 30 m (sign 3), from which you can observe wreck A, known as “Roghi” (from the 2nd century B.C.), which is located at depths ranging from 36 to 45 metres. Re-ascending to the depth of 28 m, you will come to a cave (sign 4) that boasts an abundance of natural features. Continuing on, a stone anchor dating back to the fifth century B.C. can be found in the vicinity of a landslide, at a depth of around 25 m (sign 5). Heading back towards the surface, the route turns south through a channel full of small caves (sign 6) at around 8 m, where remains of more recent origins can be found. From here, you will soon return to the starting point (sign 0).