independent Palermo dive listing
Shallow Palermo wreck with easy access and macro-focused structure.
Shallow Palermo wreck with easy access and macro-focused structure.
Relitto dell'Arenella is a shallow barge wreck off Palermo that works more like an easy artificial reef than a deep wreck. The draw is the simple structure, sandy setting, and long look at the wreck for photography, training, and relaxed exploration rather than any serious penetration or depth challenge. It is the kind of site that rewards slow buoyancy and a close look at the small life on the wreck.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 18m
Depth Note
The wreck sits on a sandy seabed between 10 and 18 m deep.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Shallow sandy-bottom wreck with artificial-reef structure and a strong photography-and-training feel.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Limited penetration drills are possible; use appropriate wreck-diving procedures and training.
Access Restrictions
Beach or boat access is available, with local conditions guiding the simplest entry.
Legal Notes
Follow local dive-center guidance and standard wreck-diving safety practices.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow wreck that suits underwater photography and controlled training, including limited penetration drills when properly supervised.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; it is a scuba wreck with structure to explore underwater.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the wreck is best appreciated by scuba divers.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
independent Palermo dive listing
official Sicily diving context and year-round seasonality
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