Diving in Pantelleria, Sicily
Diving in Pantelleria Diving trips and ideas
Scuba-diving in Pantelleria is a definite must - the volcanic sea beds surrounding the island are spectacular. Many diving schools and centres offer trips around the island to discover different sub-aquatic landscapes. Places such as Cala Levante, Cala Gadir, Cala Tramontana, Punta Tracino and Punta Limarsi are all good spots, and there are many others.
The schools all offer different packages, from single immersions to the PADI licence and Open Water Diver courses. Check the specials each centre has to offer - some have sub-aquatic photography courses, night dives and even archaeological dives.
The local waters offer a wide range of subaquatic wonders including corals, sponges, madrepores, parrot fish and lobsters. All along the island's shores, the sandy sea-bed suddenly turns an intense dark-green due to the 
posidonia, a marine plant known as the
Mediterranean lung because it releases oxygen in the water.
There are many diving schools in Lampedusa, and most have an office in the town centre or by the sea. All of them offer a range of possibilities, from one dive to the PADI licence. They will take you to the best diving spots of the island, through the best caves and creeks.
Schools include the Tortuga Diving, located on the Lungomare (+39 0922 971 690); Pelago Diving Center (+39 0335 660 9443) and Lo Verde Diving Center, on via Sbarcatoio (+39 0922 970181) and the Blue dolphins centre (www.bluedolphins.it).
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