The Tower and the Nativity scene of Marina Grande

Maximum depth: 25 meters

Minimum certification required to dive: Junior Open Water Diver or Scuba Diver

The Marina Grande site can only be visited by certified divers.

We invite you to a fascinating journey through time, immersing yourself in the history of the Tower of Marina Grande in Bacoli, one of the most intriguing structures of the submerged city. Get ready to explore this submerged archaeological wonder.

The reservation for one of the dives at one of the sites of the Baia underwater park is part of a dive package (9 points of interest), but it is important to keep in mind that it can be subject to changes depending on the weather conditions and the availability of the park. For further clarifications or additional information, we invite you to contact us directly.

The archaeological site

The tower in question, known among locals as the "Saracen Tower" or the "Bacoli Lighthouse Tower," is believed by some to have been the base of a Roman lighthouse, known as the Miseno Lighthouse, which later sank due to the bradyseismic phenomena that affect the Phlegraean Coast.

The tower is approximately fourteen meters high, on a seabed ranging from nineteen to twenty-seven meters deep; it was built in opus pilarum, with sections in opus reticulatum and brickwork. The tower is the largest construction of its kind in the gulf. At its base, on its eastern side, a local artist placed a marble nativity scene at a depth of approximately twenty meters. Within fin-reach of the tower lies a small fiberglass boat, which has been taken over by the local fauna. Groupers, conger eels, and moray eels are frequent sightings in the tower's vertical crevices, and from March onward, numerous small lobsters emerge from the crevices. This dive site is renowned for its great biodiversity and unique ecosystem.

The tower is also located just a few meters from the remains of a Roman-era residential villa, likely owned by Hortenzio.

An easy-to-access experience

• 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)