Cape Gavazzi and the Archaeological Underwater Museum   (4/ 12)
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Location S-SW coast - 25 minutes by sea from the port
Seabed Rocks and sand
Difficulty Beginner
Depth 15 – 21 metres / 50 - 70 feet
Current Absent
Visibility Very good
Temeperature Summer: 24-26 °C (78.8 °F), winter min 14 °C (57.2 °F)

Cape Gavazzi – defined as the world’s first underwater archaeological museum. Many anchors, Roman and even pre-Roman amphorae, most probably the remains of a number of ancient shipwrecks, can still be seen in these waters at depths of just 15 m (50 ft) and further down at depths of 40 m (130 ft). The archaeological museum is to be visited by following the “Arianna Rope”, which links a series of interesting findings that would otherwise most probably be missed.

The dive at Cape Gavazzi's is fascinating and made easy by the presence of a spur, which runs offshore amongst several rocks and fish holes. Viewing is enhanced by thick shoals of small fish including damselfish, rainbow fish, saupes and saddled sea breams.