Villa Con Ingresso a Protiro

Explore a submerged Roman villa with splendid hexagonal mosaics.

Boat Access
4m Avg Depth
5m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located in the south of a significant archaeological park featuring the submerged city of Baia. This ancient urban center, representing the layout of the Bay, includes a street lined with taverns and a private villa known as Protiro’s villa due to its distinctive portico. The villa features rooms arranged around a central atrium, illuminated by natural light. A notable feature is the presence of splendid mosaics within one of these rooms, constructed from black and white tiles in a hexagonal pattern. The site offers an opportunity to explore remarkably preserved Roman architecture and art.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

archaeologicalruinsbeginner friendlywide angleshallow divehistorical site

Marine Life

Ornate wrasseDamselfishOctopusStarfishSea bream

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Extremely shallow maximum depth of 5 meters, minimal hazards.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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