Dive-site story
Situated along the volcanic coast of the Isole Ciclopi Marine Protected Area off Aci Trezza, this site blends underwater archaeology with striking Mediterranean geology. Divers descend along columnar basalt formations and boulder slopes where ancient Roman amphora shards lie encrusted in the seabed. Posidonia oceanica meadows fringe the rocky topography, sheltering juvenile fish and invertebrates across a sheltered maritime landscape.
Centuries-old Roman ceramic and amphora fragments cemented into volcanic stone
Pillar-like basalt columns created by prehistoric Etna lava flows meeting seawater
Dense schools of damselfish and sea bream hovering over rocky terraces
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer sea temperatures and calmer weather prevail throughout the late spring to autumn months.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Two-banded Sea BreamDiplodus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean Rainbow WrasseCoris julis | Common |
Marine forecast
