Italy · Marettimo, Egadi Islands, Sicily

La Cattedrale

Also known as: Cattedrale Cave

Best time to dive

June to September

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • Eagle rayLikely
  • Moray eelLikely
  • NudibranchLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - No (true cave/cavern, requires scuba)

Safety notes

Overhead cave environment (no direct vertical surface access), depth, need for dive light, potential silt-out - cave/cavern awareness required

Permits & fees

Located within Area Marina Protetta (AMP) Isole Egadi (est. 1991); diving arranged through authorized local dive centers - no specific universal diver fee confirmed

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Marettimo

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.