PUNTA RESTUCCIA

A labyrinth of hiding places for the maritime fauna

General Description

The Punta Restuccia dive begins on a top 5 m deep, and proceeds in large steps down to the depth of 40 m. The profile of the coast highlights the presence of numerous small caves and niches, alternating with channels abounding in inhabited lairs. These give rise to an intricate maze of hiding places that are ideal for a wide range of marine organisms.

Naturalistic Features

This area is teeming with moray eels, congers, octopi, scorpionfish, forkbeards, and rays, as well as countless species of small crustaceans. The walls and ceilings of the small vaults are covered by colourful sponges, with coral, Polychaetes, and fake coral inhabiting the corners. Mediterranean fanworms stand out along the underwater slopes, with swarms of chromis chromis and swallowtail seaperch swimming above. Various species of sea slugs can also be found. The sedentary fish species include groupers of various sizes. Punta Restuccia is a transit point for schools of greater amberjacks, bluefish, barracuda, and bluefin tuna. Dolphins often come close to shore in the springtime.

area

Aeolian Islands

itinerary

PUNTA RESTUCCIA

position

38° 48,696’ longitude - 015° 13,596’ latitude

license

PADI - advanced | FIPSAS - third level AR | SSI - advanced

Type of route

Cliff wall | Rock | Sand | Grotto | Other

dive start

from the coast and/of from a boat

Maximum depth

over 39

path length

150-200

nature of the bottom

Sand | Rock

Current probability

low

orientation

Easy

level of difficulty

Easy

Type of interest

Naturalistic

Flora and fauna

route subject to authorization

yes

Stromboli

PUNTA RESTUCCIA

itinerary illustration

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