The archaeological site

The tower in question, known among locals as the “Torre Saracena” or “Torre del Faro di Bacoli”, according to some was in Roman times the base of a lighthouse, known as the Faro di Miseno, which subsequently sank due to the bradyseismic phenomena that affect the Phlegraean coast.

The tower is about fourteen meters high, on a seabed that ranges from nineteen to twenty-seven meters; it was built in opus pilarum, and has sections in opus reticulatum and brickwork. The tower is the largest construction of its kind in the gulf. At the base, on its eastern side, a local artist has placed a marble nativity scene, at a depth of about twenty meters. Within fin reach of the tower is a small fiberglass boat, which has been taken over by the local fauna. In the vertical cracks of the tower, it is common to encounter groupers, conger eels and moray eels and, from March, many small lobsters emerge from the ravines. This dive site is famous for its great biodiversity and the peculiarity of its ecosystem.

Furthermore, the tower is located a few metres from the remains of a Roman residential villa, which probably belonged to Ortenzio.

What does this experience include?

• Pre-dive briefing, with explanation of the archaeological area and how to carry out the experience
• Boat transfer to the archaeological site, less than five minutes away by boat
• Expert guide, who will accompany you during the experience
• Changing room and showers, to ensure you the best possible comfort

Necessary equipment

If you do not have the necessary equipment, it will be possible to rent it at our center.

• Mask and snorkel
• Gav
• Dispensers
• Fins
• Mute
• Cylinder and ballast (provided by our center)