Dive-site story
Located off the rugged limestone coast of the Salento peninsula near Santa Cesarea Terme, Il Cimitero delle Ancore owes its name to a historical collection of lost and discarded anchors scattered across the seabed. Rocky terraces step down toward sandy patches and meadows of Neptune grass, where ancient stone stocks and rusted iron anchors from multiple maritime eras lie partially encrusted by sponges and bryozoans. Clear Adriatic waters typically offer long sightlines, allowing divers to easily trace the contours of gullies and boulders that shelter cryptic Mediterranean marine life.
Historical collection of iron and stone anchor remnants dating from classical to modern seafaring eras
Expansive rocky plateaus punctuated by swim-throughs, crevices, and dense patches of seagrass
High probability of encountering lurking groupers and hunting morays along the drop-offs
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer water temperatures, calmer seas, and optimal visibility align during late spring through early autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean morayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky grouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| White seabreamDiplodus sargus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Purple flabellinaFlabellina affinis | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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