Snorkelling tour to the underwater city of Aenaria on Ischia
Highlights
- Set out to discover Aenaria, the little Atlantis in the waters of Ischia with a 3-hour snorkelling tour
- Learn more about the history of Aenaria with a 20-minute multimedia video and stories from expert guides
- Visit natural caves and admire with your own eyes the seabed of Ischia and curious underwater phenomena
Your guide
I have been free diving since childhood. Since 2012, I have set myself the goal of showing people the wonderful sea of Ischia and getting them excited about this sport. Everyone is welcome, from the experienced diver to anyone who wants to experience snorkelling or diving for the first time.
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Full description
Put on your mask, fins and snorkel and set off on a snorkelling tour to discover Aenaria, an ancient Roman citadel located on Cartaromana Bay and suddenly destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 150 BC.
Today Aenaria lies below sea level at a depth of six metres and can be visited on asnorkelling excursion departing from Ischia. In addition to this underwater jewel you will admire suggestive natural caves, from the Grotta Verde to the Grotta del Mago, the Scoglio del Ninfeo and curious marine volcanic phenomena.
The tour will also be an opportunity to learn about Ischia's natural and historical treasures with a multimedia video and the assistance of expert guides. We are waiting for you!
What we will do
The meeting is at 1pm at the diving centre in the Ischia Ponte area. Here we will meet the guides, who will provide us with all the necessaryequipment and get us on the boat in the direction of Aenaria.
The guides will show us an interesting 20-minute video that will illustrate the archaeological research work that, year after year, is revealing the remains of this ancient Roman citadel and, in particular, its port and the wall structures of a maritime villa. We will also see a multimedia reconstruction of ancient Aenaria.
Once we reach the dive site, we will dive with mask and snorkel to admire the underwater walls and the mysterious Grotta del Ninfeo, the origin of which is still unknown. We will then visit the Grotta Verde (Green Cave), which takes its name from the reflections of the sun that, penetrating through the small entrance, tint the water a deep green.
We will swim to the Grotta del Mago, a place rich in stories and legends. Along the way, we will observe many typical Mediterranean marine species that inhabit the seabed of Ischia.
Finally, we will visit the area in front of the Aragonese Castle, known for some secondary volcanic phenomena. The seabed of Ischia is in fact affected by considerable volcanic activity that attracts the interest of many international scholars. The activity will last 3 hours and will end with a return to the starting point.
Who it is aimed at
This activity is of an easy level and is open to all those who have good aquatic skills and are able to swim, even for short stretches.
Other information
The activity can be booked from May to October and is confirmed with a minimum of 4 participants.
Showers, toilets and changing rooms can be used at the diving centre.
Recommended clothing
Seasonal Comfortable Clothing
Don't forget to bring
- Sun cream
- Swimming costume
- Towel
- Waterproof shoes
- Shower accessories
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Ischia, Naples
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 5 days from the activity start date. Within 4 and 3 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
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