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Il Canyon Fantasma

Salento, Puglia, Italy
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Explore a unique, sulfur-rich underwater canyon near thermal springs.

Boat Access
22m Avg Depth
33m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a unique and captivating experience. Located near thermal springs, divers will find themselves immersed in waters rich with sulfur. The area promises an unusual underwater spectacle – a scenario never before witnessed. This location presents a fascinating opportunity for exploration and discovery within these thermally active waters.

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

wall dive

Marine Life

NudibranchsSea starsSpongesDamselfishScorpionfishOctopus

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Requires advanced certification due to the maximum depth of 33 meters.

Hazards:
depthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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