

Best for intermediate divers, 10-26m, boat entry, mild current.
Il cimitero delle ancore in Salento is a wreck and artificial reef site featuring Roman-era anchors. Divers can explore two large anchors and a smaller specimen with four iron shackles resting on the seabed. The site reaches a maximum depth of 26 metres with an average depth of 18 metres. This intermediate dive requires boat access and typically lasts 50 minutes. Conditions include mild currents and visibility ranging from 3 to 10 metres. The environment presents potential hazards such as entanglement and overhead sections. Water temperatures fluctuate between 15C and 23C throughout the year. The habitat supports various reef fish and invertebrates typical of the region.
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Currents can be tricky but the marine life makes it worth it.
The site is located off Santa Maria di Leuca in southern Puglia.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-26m
Visibility
3-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-23°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Mar, Jul, Nov
The site supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates typical of the Mediterranean habitat.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of overhead environments and potential for entanglement.
The site ranges from 10 to 26 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site.
This site is designed for diving, with the main features located at depths of up to 26 metres.
Diving at Il cimitero delle ancore in Santa Maria di Leuca requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Il cimitero delle ancore in Santa Maria di Leuca. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 23°C.
The best months to visit Il cimitero delle ancore in Santa Maria di Leuca are March, July, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Il cimitero delle ancore in Santa Maria di Leuca typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Il cimitero delle ancore in Santa Maria di Leuca typically ranges from 3 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.