MEGALE HELLAS DIVING CENTER
89046 MARINA DI GIOIOSA JONICA
RC - ITA
Active since 2007 in Calabria, in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, the Diving Center Megale Hellas, operates throughout the province of Reggio Calabria, in an area naturally predisposed to welcome those who love the sea, the nature, the variety of the landscapes and the richness of archaeological vestiges and ancient traditions. In the territory that was the ancient Magna Grecia - hence the choice of the name "Megale Hellas" - we invite you to discover the hidden secrets of a crystal sea, and along the wide sandy beaches of the Southern Ionian sea, and along the vertical cliffs of the Tyrrhenian "Violet Coast" and in the Strait of Messina, a unique place in the Mediterranean for biodiversity. You can choose from over 20 different dive spots, including well-preserved wrecks of World War II, colored cliffs, large caves and reefs with "forests" of gorgonians, like the mythical Scylla!
The headquarters of the Diving, comfortable and well equipped, is located a few steps from the sea, on the promenade of Marina di Gioiosa Ionica, in the heart of the so-called Jasmine Coast. It has a large reception, a multimedia educational classroom, a full deposit with rental equipment, bathroom, hot shower and a comfortable laudry for washing equipment after diving. Attending a diving course at our Diving Center means to enjoy every comfort, doing all the educational activities immediately at sea, in a limited safe area, but with the fun that only the sea can offer! Choose the course perfect for you, training or specialty! There's a very wide choise: shipwrecks, underwater archeology, marine biology, night dive, nitrox or extended range, for those who want more ...
But Megale Hellas is not only this… It’s a structured center of tourist services for the discovery and knowledge of the territory of the province of Reggio Calabria. We are able to offer all-inclusive tourist services, for divers and not, which include, in addition to courses and scuba diving, guided tours, hiking, trekking and food and wine tours, to discover the natural, architectural and archaeological beauty of this area of Calabria, surrounded by two seas, dominated by the massif of the Aspromonte National Park and inhabited by people characterized by deep and generous hospitality.
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★★★★★ La Franata del Castello
This die site sits amongst the rock cliffs around the fortress of the Ruffo Castle of Scilla and is characterized by crystal clear water, rich biodiversity, and numerous small canyons and inlets. Around the landslide, which from the surface reaches about 22/25 m deep, lies an expanse of white and luminous sand.
★★★★☆ Fossa dei Cavallucci
Access from the shore is easy for this simple but beautiful dive spot, boasting amazing biodiversity. The dive starts with a gravel landslide and sand afterwards, gradually descending to 12 meters, then dropping off rapidly, with an inclination of almost 45°, to over 400 meters deep.
★★★★☆ Lo Scoglio Bianco - Saline Joniche
At Saline Joniche, with access from a wide beach of pebbles and sand, there is a small cliff with vertical falls from 8m to 20m, with a sandy bottom and subsequent rock slide, covered with a variety of algae and sponges. At a shallow depth, under a small cave, there is a statue of Jesus, covered in sea life.
★★★★☆ Parco Archeologico Sommerso di Kaulon
This is a submerged archaeological site of the Greek town of Kaulon. It sits on a bottom of sand and pebbles, between 5m and 7m deep. It is possible to admire over 200 Greek architectural elements and pieces of columns, dating from the 5th century B.C. The area, once emerged, is today under water due to coastal bradyseism.
★★★★☆ Relitto Kingstown / Kingdom
The wreck of this Swedish cargo ship lies on the sandy bottom just off the coast of Guardavalle, where it sank on 05 January 1993 due to bad weather, while sailing from Turkey with a load of kaolin. It is now broken today in two sections.
★★★★☆ Pasubio (Wreck)
The steamship Pasubio, located off the port of Roccella Jonica, is one of the most fascinating historical wrecks of the southern Calabrian Ionian sea. After a descent along the rope, you will meet its well preserved superstructure at 35m deep, with the sandy bottom sitting at 44m. The wreck is slightly skidded on the left side.
★★★★☆ Relitto di Cannitello - Alvah
On a seabed between 30 and 55m, at the narrowest point of the Strait of Messina, lies the wreck of Cannitello, known as “U Vapuri“ and identified with the ship “Alvah“, sunk in the early 1900s. The hull is placed upside down on the seabed that degrades rapidly, divided into two sections, and is covered in life!
★★★★☆ Archi - Prateria di Spirografi
Entering from the shore, you’ll find the bottom covered in fine white sand that slopes steeply towards the depths of the Strait of Messina, reaching 40 meters just a few steps from the beach. The sea bed, in crystal clear water, is animated by thousands of great spirographs, among which are often seahorses and trumpet fish.
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 15:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 15:00 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 13:00 15:00 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 15:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 15:00 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 13:00 15:00 - 20:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 13:00 15:00 - 20:00 |
Si consiglia di prenotare le proprie attività e telefonare per info. In bassa stagione, il Centro potrebbe essere chiuso quando siamo in immersione.
+39 0964 - 411555 Visit WebsiteOpening Hours
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 15:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 15:00 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 13:00 15:00 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 15:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 15:00 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 13:00 15:00 - 20:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 13:00 15:00 - 20:00 |
Si consiglia di prenotare le proprie attività e telefonare per info. In bassa stagione, il Centro potrebbe essere chiuso quando siamo in immersione.