Top Sicily Volcano Dive Sites

Isola Bella

Located near Taormina, Isola Bella offers vibrant marine life, including colorful fish and sea stars. The site is suitable for both scuba and freediving, with easy to moderate adventure levels. Divers can explore unique underwater formations and part of a protected marine area.

Capo Graziano

Capo Graziano, on Filicudi Island, is rich in marine biodiversity, featuring groupers and octopuses. This site is for advanced divers due to its depth and currents. Primarily for scuba diving, it also showcases underwater archaeological remnants.

Secca della Colombara

Located near Ustica, this site is teeming with barracudas and coral formations. It requires advanced diving skills and is exclusively for scuba divers. The area is within a marine reserve, known for its vibrant ecosystems and clear waters.

Banco di Santa Croce

This site near Castellammare del Golfo features a rich tapestry of gorgonians and sponges. Scuba divers, ranging from intermediate to advanced, can explore its dramatic rock formations. It's renowned for its underwater biodiversity and visibility.

Pantelleria Hot Springs

Adjacent to the volcanic island of Pantelleria, this site offers warm waters and unique marine life, including sea sponges. Primarily for easy scuba diving, it features underwater hot springs and fumaroles, providing a unique thermal diving experience.