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Il cimitero delle ancore
Archaeological boat dive with Roman anchors and macro life
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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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Il cimitero delle ancore Planning Details
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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
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Key Hazards
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
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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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Local guided-dive page with the 26 m anchor site, ADV+ level, Porto Miggiano boat logistics, and small-group handling.
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