Diving in Ustica - Divers 'Paradise Island' - Sicily
The largest island in the Mediterranean, Ustica is home to many Phoenician/Roman architectural gems as well as incredible natural gems right below the waters surface, in particular, the exceptional diving found in the Marine Reserveof Ustica.
Discovered in 1986, this scuba diving paradise is located within the waters of a small island of the same name, 60km north of Palermo. The seabed is made of black lava stone, due to the fact that the island is of volcanic origin and thus home to an immense biodiversity of marine life!
Its diverse underwater beauty reveals itself via exploration of up to 30 different dive sites, most of which are for divers of all levels although some are for the more experienced, like the famous Sicchitello Cave.
Another highlight of Ustica Island is the numerous caves that exist within the seaward plunging cliffs of the island, such as Grotta Verde, Grotta Azzurra and Grotta dell’Orro. The grand variety of volcanic rocks spread out around of the island are also a interesting feature not to be missed. For wreck diving enthusiasts there are several World War II wrecks waiting to be explored near to Palermo, such as the wreck of the Secca della Colombara.
In Ustica you will quickly discover that between its gastronomical artistic delights, cultural highlights, variety of scenic landscapes, mild climate and unique, Mediterranean style diving, you cannot be disappointed!
See also Sicily and Aeolian Islands
Diving in Ustica - Divers 'Paradise Island' - Sicily
The largest island in the Mediterranean, Ustica is home to many Phoenician/Roman architectural gems as well as incredible natural gems right below the waters surface, in particular, the exceptional diving found in the Marine Reserveof Ustica.
Discovered in 1986, this scuba diving paradise is located within the waters of a small island of the same name, 60km north of Palermo. The seabed is made of black lava stone, due to the fact that the island is of volcanic origin and thus home to an immense biodiversity of marine life!
Its diverse underwater beauty reveals itself via exploration of up to 30 different dive sites, most of which are for divers of all levels although some are for the more experienced, like the famous Sicchitello Cave.
Another highlight of Ustica Island is the numerous caves that exist within the seaward plunging cliffs of the island, such as Grotta Verde, Grotta Azzurra and Grotta dell’Orro. The grand variety of volcanic rocks spread out around of the island are also a interesting feature not to be missed. For wreck diving enthusiasts there are several World War II wrecks waiting to be explored near to Palermo, such as the wreck of the Secca della Colombara.
In Ustica you will quickly discover that between its gastronomical artistic delights, cultural highlights, variety of scenic landscapes, mild climate and unique, Mediterranean style diving, you cannot be disappointed!
See also Sicily and Aeolian Islands
The largest island in the Mediterranean, ...
