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Arenella Wreck

Palermo, Sicily, Italy
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

An accessible shallow wreck dive near Palermo, Sicily.

Boat Access
14m Avg Depth
16m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a straightforward and beautiful experience. The focus is on exploring the "LA Bettolina" wreck, which sank approximately 40 years ago. It's located just off the coast of Arenella beach. This wreck presents an interesting underwater exploration opportunity for divers. Visibility is likely good due to its location in a sheltered area.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

Parrot fishGrouperSting rayOctopusMoray eelDamselfishNudibranchs

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow depth (16m) and sheltered location make it ideal for new divers and training.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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