Scuba diving in Cilento - Madonna del Subacqueo

Beneath the surface of the sea lies a world waiting to be discovered. If you are a diver you know this, but perhaps you do not know that on the seabed of the Cilento lies the statue of the Madonna, the patron saint of divers.

Our experienced instructors will take you to this fascinating place, shrouded in legend and characterised by surprising underwater nature.

To dive here, you must hold an Open Water Diver licence.

What we will do

The meeting is at the diving centre in Contrada Torre Mangone in Torchiara (SA). After meeting the instructors and being equipped with everything necessary (tanks and ballasts are included in the participation fee), we will head to the port of Agropoli in the organisation's van.

In about 10 minutes of navigation we will reach the Madonna del Subacqueo dive site . We will dive to a depth of 14 metres and reach the posidonia meadow where the statue lies. About 180 cm tall, the statue was brought to that spot by two divers in 2018, out of devotion and to offer protection to anyone who ploughs the seas in that area.

After admiring the statue, we will continue our exploration of the seabed by skirting a reef in search of the sea creatures that inhabit the waters.

In total, the activity will last 3 hours, including 1 hour of diving.

Who it is aimed at

This activity is reserved for divers with an Open Water Diver licence.

Other information

This activity can be carried out all year round, depending on the marine weather conditions.

The participation fee includes tank and ballast, the remaining equipment is the responsibility of the participant and can be rented from the diving centre at a cost of €25.00 per person (wetsuit, fins, mask, jacket and regulator).

The boat used for the activity is a 10-metre long cabin cruiser, equipped with a kitchen, toilet, equipment rinsing corner and all amenities.

Recommended clothing

• comfortable sportswear
• swimwear

Don't forget to bring

Personal diving equipment