Are you passionate about diving into the blue depths of the sea? Does the thrill of exploring a wreck together with other adventurers leave you breathless?

Well, you should know that the submerged archaeological itineraries of western Sicily will be your bread and butter!

Over five thousand visitors are fascinated by the underwater routes of our island every year, exploring seabeds full of amphorae, anchors, ships and fragments from many historical periods.

Sea and culture represent an indissoluble pair and the western part of Sicily is capable of offering experiences and emotions that are unique in the world. Diving into the magnificent waters around the Sicilian coasts means, in fact, visiting real underwater museums, rediscovering the mysteries guarded by the sea for thousands of years.

But what are the best diving trails and diving spots in this area of Sicily?These are 7 underwater trails you cannot miss, all with different depths, characteristics and levels of difficulty. By clicking on each itinerary, you will access the complete fact sheet.

Levanzo – Cala Minnola
Hard. Max. depth 30 m.
Type of artefacts: anchors and amphorae (1st century B.C.)

Marettimo – Relitto dei Cannoli (wreck)
Easy. Max. depth 18 m.
Type of artefacts: iron cannons (16th-17th century)

Marsala – Capo Boeo
Easy (also snorkelling). Max. depth 10 m.
Type of artefacts: amphorae, anchors, fragments from several periods.

San Vito Lo Capo – Relitto del Kent (wreck)
Hard. Max. depth 54 m.
Type of artefacts: wreck of a modern commercial ship from the 1970s (20th century).

San Vito Lo Capo – Relitto delle Anfore (wreck)
Easy. Max. depth 18 m.
Type of artefacts: amphorae (2nd century B.C./12th century A.D.)

San Vito Lo Capo – Relitto delle Macine (wreck)
Easy.  Max. depth 18 m.
Type of artefacts: millstones, anchor (7th century B.C./6th century A.D.)

Scopello – Faraglioni route
Easy. Max. depth 18 m.
Type of artefacts: fragments of amphorae of many different types from several periods. 

Source: Regione Siciliana