Secca di San Giovanni
About
Secca di San Giovanni (scuba) is a diving centre in Sicily. The centre operates from Presso Cocoa Beach, Via S. Giovanni Li Cuti, 80, 95129 Catania CT, Italy, placing it on the island's eastern side close to the city of Catania.
Based in Catania, the centre is positioned along Sicily's eastern coast, a stretch of shoreline that looks out onto the Ionian Sea. Divers heading out with the team can expect to explore the underwater topography around the Secca di San Giovanni, a submerged reef formation that gives the centre its name. The centre holds a 5/5 rating from 86 reviews, a score that reflects how visitors regard their time in the water here. Catania itself sits within easy reach of other towns on the island, including Syracuse, Taormina and Agrigento.
The centre maintains a website at http://www.divingseaclub.com/ and has 5 photos available for viewing. Opening hours are not provided, so divers should plan their visit in advance. The name Secca di San Giovanni (scuba) is used exactly as registered.
Sicily's Mediterranean climate brings hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters, with the busiest months for visitors falling between June and September. Italian island cooking leans on seafood, handmade pasta, olive oil and local wines, which pairs well with a day spent underwater. Italian is the main language spoken across the island, and travellers reach Sicily by flights, ferries and hydrofoils from the mainland. The island's dive sites reward those who bring an appetite for both the sea and the table.
Frequently Asked Questions
What marine life or dive sites can you expect with Secca di San Giovanni (scuba)?
Diving with Secca di San Giovanni (scuba) puts you on the volcanic reef around the Catania coast, where octopus and fish are the usual sightings. The site is a reef dive rather than a wreck dive, and the underwater terrain is shaped by the same volcanic rock that defines this part of Sicily.
Where is Secca di San Giovanni (scuba) based on Sicily?
Secca di San Giovanni (scuba) sits at Presso Cocoa Beach, Via S. Giovanni Li Cuti, 80, 95129 Catania CT, on the island of Sicily in Italy. The centre operates from Catania, which is also one of the nearby places alongside Taormina and Syracuse.
How do divers rate Secca di San Giovanni (scuba)?
Secca di San Giovanni (scuba) holds a 5/5 rating from 86 reviews, which places it among the higher-rated diving attractions on Sicily. That score comes from divers who have used the centre at its Catania address on Via S. Giovanni Li Cuti.
Do you need certification to dive with Secca di San Giovanni (scuba)?
Divers joining Secca di San Giovanni (scuba) normally need to be certified, and the centre is the kind of setup where a PADI or SSI qualification, or an equivalent open water certificate, is what gets you into the water. Bring your logbook so the team can see your training and match you to suitable dives.
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