Bay of Sunshine Cave
Shallow dive with swim-throughs near a historical WWII landmark.
Boat Access
11m Avg Depth
16m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site is located in the bay of Giardini-Naxos, near the Sunshine Cave. It offers an exciting experience for divers of all levels, particularly those seeking adventure close to this historical landmark – a former German weapons warehouse from World War II. Divers begin their descent underwater, exploring large boulders and rock formations as they head east. A prominent feature is a swim-through area in front of the Sunshine Cave, at approximately 10 meters, where scorpion fish are often found. The site transforms into a captivating landscape during sunset, making it a popular choice for night dives. Maximum depth reaches 16 meters. During nighttime explorations, divers might encounter octopus, the flying gurnard, and various hermit crabs searching the seabed.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
beginner friendlynight diveswim-throughcavernmacro photographyrock formations
Marine Life
scorpion fishoctopusflying gurnardhermit crabsbreamwrassemoray eeldamselfish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow max depth (16m) and easy navigation suit all divers.
Hazards:
boat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:
Mild
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