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Il cimitero delle ancore
Archaeological boat dive with Roman anchors and macro life
Local operator required
Boat handling and the archaeological route make local dive-operator support the normal path.
Boat-based Santa Cesarea Terme anchor field with an advanced profile, guided logistics, and a compact route around relics.
About Il cimitero delle ancore
Il cimitero delle ancore is an archaeological anchor field off Santa Cesarea Terme, where Roman-era anchors and dense macro life turn a compact boat dive into a historical run. The route is deliberate and easy to read, with the main attraction sitting on the bottom rather than in the blue. It suits advanced scuba divers who want a guided dive with structure, relics, and plenty of nudibranchs and sponge cover.
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Research Estimate At Il cimitero delle ancore
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
Where Is Il cimitero delle ancore?
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Il cimitero delle ancore Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
22m - 26m
Depth Note
Directory sources list about 22 m average depth and 26 m maximum depth, so the site reads as a compact archaeological dive on a mid-deep seabed.
Best Season
April through November.
Typical Conditions
Square anchor field on a rocky coastal shelf with relics, mild drift tendencies, and a strong macro profile.
Safety & Access At Il cimitero delle ancore
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Stay close to the planned line, keep buoyancy tight around the anchors, and leave room for a drift-affected return.
Access Restrictions
Boat access and local guide coordination are the normal path; treat this as an arranged dive rather than a casual shore hop.
Legal Notes
Follow local dive-center instructions and any day-of coastal or harbor rules for the launch and approach.
Local Intel For Il cimitero delle ancore
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a guided boat dive that circles the anchor field slowly, keeps buoyancy tight around relics, and leaves margin for a current-assisted return.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target. The depth and boat-based archaeological profile are better suited to scuba with a guide.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the main use case here; the anchors and macro life are deeper on the bottom.
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Il cimitero delle ancore
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