Among the many services it offers, ArchiMete Diving Capo Caccia is also a PADI Dive Resort (n° 29089). A choice made to guarantee customers from all over the world certified international standards, constantly updated and, therefore, as safe as possible.
As a PADI Dive Resort and PADI Dive Shop, divers find diving education, precise standards of management and teaching, quality and efficient equipment, unique diving opportunities. In this regard, ArchiMete Diving Capo Caccia is exactly at the center of the Marine Protected Area, a reserve established in 2002 with the aim of protecting a unique natural and faunal heritage in the world. It is here, in fact, that there is the greatest concentration of submerged caves in the Mediterranean, which until a few decades ago were also a refuge for monk seals: during the diving and snorkeling excursions you come into direct contact with areas of the marine area that are inaccessible from the ground and reachable only on board a boat. In fact, a large part of the Capo Caccia area is characterized by cliffs overlooking the sea which are a unique spectacle above and below the water level.

We’re ready for the new season in Alghero, Sardinia. Try the wonderful experience of a diving course or a snorkeling day in the Marine Protected Area of Capo Caccia – Piana Island.

The area of Capo Caccia, recognized UNESCO heritage, is famous worldwide for the presence of underwater and semi-submerged caves. In the Diving center are operating specialized professionals and certified personnel who know thoroughly the seabed and the caves of the Coral Riviera.

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The entrance of the big bay of Porto Conte. In the background Capo Caccia

A holiday in Sardinia, at Alghero with “the Coral Riviera”, is fascinating and extraordinary in many ways. In fact, a period of relaxation in this area is enriched by cultural cues of considerable interest. In a part of the territory, which is not so big, stunning historical and archeological finds dating back to the Prenuragic and Nuragic ages are kept.
The Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju is the largest Prenuragic area in Sardinia. It was discovered by chance in 1903, during the excavations for the building of a farmhouse. The finding of some human bones encouraged further excavations, until crockery, jewels and several hypogean graves were discovered. Over the years, a total of 38 Domus de Janas (Home of the Fairies) were discovered,

The Palmavera nuraghe

along with underground graves dating back to three different historic periods: the civilization of Ozieri (3500 B.C.), of the bell-shaped vase (2000-1900 B.C.), and of Bonnanaro (1800 B.C.).
Don’t miss, nearby, the magnificent Nuragic complex of Palmavera. The main keep dates back to the Fifteenth-Fourteenth century B.C., and can be still visited in all its parts; including the large central room with a tholos cupola. Considered the structure of the complex, which was built at the foot of the Doglia Mountain, archaeologists presume that it was surrounded by cabins and refuges. The second cycle of life of the Nuraghe, started after the first half of the Ninth century B.C., when a second keep was added and the first one was covered with blocks of sandstone, a very common (altro…)

The Italia Diving Tour is a nice project for scuba divers and launched through Parks.it, the Italian institutional website dedicated to natural parks and marine protected areas in Italy.
At the moment –but the number is steadily growing- there are 212 dive sites along the Italian coast which can be explored and known with this initiative.
The aim is to attract divers in the national parks and protected areas: unique opportunities to see breathtaking panoramas and the important results that the protection of the ecosystem has produced in many natural areas. Such as the Park of Porto Conte and the Marine Protected Area of Capo Caccia-Isola Piana.
Joining Italia Diving Tour is easy! Through one of the welcoming pages of diving is possible to book diving: the procedure doesn’t require any payments or commitments by credit card. The reservation is transmitted instantly via SMS and email.
Once you make the dive, the diving center will release the stamp Italian Diving Tour and the coupon where to attach it. 10 stamps are enough to receive the prestigious sweatshirt of the Italia Diving Tour!

But what awaits you in Capo Caccia? Certainly.., not just diving. But an earthly paradise above and under the sea that allows to experience nature at 360-degree. From diving to snorkeling, hiking tour to food&culture tour, until wonderful r.i.b. trips, one of the best way to reach the majestic cliffs that are Unesco heritage.
The Marine Protected Area of Capo Caccia-Isola Piana was created in 2002 with the aim of protecting the natural and faunal heritage, which is unique in the world. Here, in fact, there is the highest concentration of underwater caves in the Mediterranean sea, which were a privileged refuge for monk seals until a few decades ago. Stunning and scenic ravines, rich in underwater flora and fauna, can easily be visited by groups of divers. Click here for some more information…

Tramariglio Bay, in Sardinia, HQs of the sport center ArchiMete-OveringDivingCenter

The Netherlands and northern Europe confirm vivacity and great tourist interest for Italy, with particular attention to Sardinia, always coveted for its natural treasures, its culture and tasty typical cuisine.
The Vakantiebeurs, tourism fair in the Netherlands, scheduled January 13 to 17 in Utrecht, is the first wide window to meet the public and tour operators for the new season 2016. We will be at the stand of the Sardinia Region, in the Italian pavilion (PAVILION 11, Stand 11.E028) with offers that will combine the experiences of active tourism -in particular diving, snorkeling, food&culture tours, hiking, biking and kayak– with excellent accommodations.
Utrecht is the first of two exhibitions in the Netherlands: the second is scheduled for January 30 (altro…)

The official ceremony

The OveringDivingCenter, diving center linked to ArchiMete, got the Quality label of the Nature Park of Porto Conte, at Alghero in Sardinia. A symbol of quality, but also environmental sustainability and proper promotion of the territory.
On May 29, at Casa Gioiosa, HQ of the Park of Porto Conte, it was held the ceremony attended by the President of the Park Antonio Farris, the Director Vittorio Gazale, the vice-mayor of Alghero Raimondo Cacciotto, assessor economic development Natacha Lampis and the Director General of Laore Agency Maria Ibba.
The recognition of the label arrives at the end of a long process of precise commitments and corporate audits carried out by the technicians of the park, under the coordination of the biologist Marirosa Martinelli.
We fielded “eco-friendly” actions, such as water and energy saving, the employ of local personnel, use of local typical products, the use of marine engines with low emissions, the use of furniture made with “FSC” (Forest Stewardship Council) wood, the use of paper Revive Pure Natural Matt 100% recycled, certified Ecolabel for printing of promotional materials. In addition it is available for customers a shuttle service with minibus.
The Label of the Park means the specific desire to protect an area with natural and cultural resources unique and precious. Because it is only with the protection and attention to the territory as a whole (altro…)

Scenes from an apocalypse. But don’t worry, everything is planned and controlled. Is still ongoing the yard for the consolidation of the cliff of Capo Caccia, in the Marine Protected Area of Capo Caccia-Isola Piana. A unique place protected by Unesco and that is famous all over the world for environmental heritage, historical, natural and cultural heritage.
After nearly three months of surveys and preliminary work, on the morning of Friday, March 13 the team of climbers from Fluminimaggiore, in Sardinia, that is working for (altro…)

The cave of the light

Tha cave of Falco

An astonishing treasure is hidden in the cliffs of Capo Caccia, in the area of Alghero, in Sardinia. A natural treasure that belongs to everyone and it is wonderful to find out with mask and fins during a snorkeling tour, or with scuba diving –starting from a well equipped diving center– to visit, in safety, unique caves in the Mediterranean Sea. Here there are true masterpieces of nature: stalactites, stalagmites, lace in calcite that even the most skilled craftsmen would struggle to reproduce. (altro…)

From 3rd to 6th of November we will attend the World Travel Market – WTM London 2014, international tourism fair which attracts traders from all over the world. (altro…)

A snorkeling experience in the Marine Protected Area of Capo Caccia-Isola Piana to learn about the marine environment and learn how to respect all the organisms that inhabit it. It’s the environmental education project “Via Mare” (by sea) which was organized by the experts of the AMP (Marine Protected Area) Capo Caccia -Isola Piana. From the end of May, hundreds of students from several schools of Alghero – from primary, secondary to high school – have put into practice the lessons that biologists of the AMP had in schools during the year.

In small groups, equipped from OveringDivingCenter/ArchiMete with mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuits total body, pupils had the (altro…)