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4.8166 Google reviewsLighthouse Diving Center
Explore the Ionian Sea with 20 years of expertise, from volcanic craters to deep wreck explorations.
What sets this centre apart
- 20 years of professional experience
- Strategic location between Catania and Messina
- Maximum of 6 divers per guide
- PADI certified instruction
- Access to 26 different dive sites
- Includes 10 wreck dive locations
- Access to 2 marine protected areas
- Whale watching expeditions
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Lighthouse Diving Center about the centre
Lighthouse Diving Center is a well-established operation located in Stazzo, at the foot of Mount Etna. Situated near the Roman port in Aci Catena, the centre provides a strategic gateway to the diverse marine landscapes of the Ionian Sea, covering the coastline from Catania to Messina.
With two decades of experience, the centre has become a staple for divers looking to explore the unique volcanic topography of the region. Whether you are interested in the dramatic underwater craters of Etna or the historical allure of local wrecks, the location is perfectly positioned to access the best of the Sicilian coast.
The club and its team
The team consists of five professional PADI instructors and expert guides. To ensure a focused and safe experience, the centre maintains a maximum ratio of six divers per guide.
Instruction is available in both Italian and English. Beyond standard training, the team is involved in marine research projects and offers specialised whale watching expeditions to observe local cetaceans.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- PADI
- Languages spoken
- Italian · English
- Website available in
- English · Italian
- Management
- Italian
- Boats
- bateaux rapides et sûrs adaptés à la mer Méditerranée
- Instructors and guides
- 5
- Divers per guide
- 6
- Equipment rental
- complet
- On board
- possibilité de laisser l'équipement et les bouteilles montées à bord pour les plongées régulières, rinçage des équipements dans des bacs à eau douce
- Access and transfers
- Transfert vers/depuis l'aéroport et l'hôtel inclus. Le centre est situé à Stazzo, près du port romain, au pied de l'Etna.
- Accommodation
- Le centre travaille avec des partenaires proposant des appartements, des hôtels 4 étoiles, des B&B / Guest Houses et des agritourismes.
- Address
- Via Ragogna, 104, 95024 Stazzo CT, Italy
- Official website
- ilfarodiving.it ↗
Courses on offer
The centre offers a comprehensive range of PADI courses, starting from the Open Water Diver certification for beginners.
For those looking to expand their skills, the full suite of PADI training is available, catering to both recreational and technical diving needs.
The boats
The centre operates fast, safe boats specifically adapted for the conditions of the Mediterranean Sea.
Equipment and gases
The facility is highly functional for frequent divers. You can leave your kit and cylinders mounted on board for your regular dives to save time.
On shore, there is a dedicated area for rinsing equipment in freshwater tanks. The centre provides a full range of rental kit for those not bringing their own.
Dive sites with Lighthouse Diving Center
Le Piscine is an inactive underwater crater located near an old basaltic lava flow. You will explore a lava wall, a cave, and a garden of noble pinces at depths between 5 and 25 metres.
Relitto Terni is a site that combines the dramatic features of underwater walls with the technical interest of wreck exploration.
L'Ancora is a site where you can follow the line of the Praghe immersion, starting after the 18-metre mark.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Le PiscineRelitto TerniL'AncoraPascale
Marine life around Sicile
The marine life around the Etna coastline is diverse, featuring species like barracuda, grouper, octopus, and various types of salp. You can also encounter damselfish, pardotele, and various species of octopus.
In the deeper sections and along the walls, look for noble pinces. The area is also known for hosting various species of sea turtles.
In the open water, you may have the chance to observe cetaceans, including common whales and spotted dolphins.
Diving conditions
The area's diving is shaped by the proximity to Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea. The centre covers a wide area, including two marine protected areas, offering varied environments ranging from volcanic craters to deep walls.
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