The symbol of all divers and one of the most famous dives in the world is located right in front of the Abbey of San Fruttuoso, where a silent figure with upraised arms as a sign of invocation, lies on the bottom of the silent sea. It is a large bronze statue of Christ, placed there since 1954 and is dedicated to the memory of all those who lost their lives in the sea.
“Il Cristo degli Abissi” or else The Christ of the Abyss is a 8.2 ft/2.5 m high statue, based on a large base made out of concrete in the shape of a pyramid that weights 90 tons. The maximum depth of the spot is at 55.8 ft/17 m below the sea level and has good visibility. There are many more interesting things to see on the sandy bottom of the sea such as colorful corals, eels, octopuses and many fish, but the impressive statue is the highlight of this diving location.
Suitable for all divers, this mystical dive can be easily approached from the shore of San Fruttuoso Bay. You can dive there all year round but the best time is during summer. Every year at the end of August, a small ceremony takes place in the memory of all divers and seamen of the world. The ceremony includes the blessing of the waters and when night falls, divers dive with torchlights and place a laurel wreath on Christ’s head.
Note that in order to reach the bay, you can either follow a well market trail from Portofino and through the woods of the National Forest -it will take you about an hour to reach the bay, or charter a small boat from Portofino’s harbor. If you visit the spot for the first time, it is best to book an organized tour with one of the diving schools, operating on the spot. This is a dive that no one should miss!
South Head is the southern headland of the entrance to Sydney's Harbor, at the north of the suburb of Watsons Bay. Hornby Lighthouse, the third oldest lighthouse in New South Wales, is located in South Head.
The Turks and Caicos Islands lie in the Lucayan Archipelago and are a British Overseas Territory consisting of eight islands: West Caicos, Providenciales, East Caicos, South Caicos, North and Middle Caicos, Grand Turk and Saly Cay. Only East and West Caicos are uninhabited. Apart from a superb tourist destination, they are also well-known as an offshore financial center. The climate of the islands is classified as marine tropical, providing relatively consistent temperatures throughout the year.
The Turks and Caicos Islands lie in the Lucayan Archipelago and are a British Overseas Territory consisting of eight islands: West Caicos, Providenciales, East Caicos, South Caicos, North and Middle Caicos, Grand Turk and Saly Cay. Only East and West Caicos are uninhabited. Apart from a superb tourist destination, they are also well-known as an offshore financial center. The climate of the islands is classified as marine tropical, providing relatively consistent temperatures throughout the year.
The Virgin Islands of the United States, or the U.S. Virgin Islands lie in the Caribbean Sea, east of Puerto Rico. This group of islands consist of the main islands of Saint Thomas, which is home to the capital city of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Saint John, Saint Croix, Water Island and other surrounding minor islands.The climate here is classified as tropical savanna climate, mostly affected by moderate trade winds.
Bahia state in the eastern edge of Brazil, located in the Atlantic coast, is a famous tourist destination and among the most hot scuba diving sites in South America. Baia de Todos os Santos (All Saints' Bay) is the main and biggest bay of Bahia State in Brazil. The city of São Salvador da Bahia de Todos os Santos surrounds the bay where numerous breathtaking wrecks lie beneath, ideal for scuba diving.
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