The top 3 dive and snorkel sites in Akko, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Akko guide
The site is centred around a big underwater wall covered with corals and plants. Many sea creatures are attracted to the site: squids, small rays, sea-turtles and big fish. The site is part of the Achziv National park. The Site is accessible via the various diving clubs which take out boats to this areas. It is a little far to swim from the coast. IDF Navy Permission is recommended and for some sites required in this area.
The caverns have been created by the sea currents. The dive's peak is the big pool inside the Rosh Hanikra visitor park. The site is inside the Rosh Hanikra visitor site. Access to the site is by swimming from the steps before the entry to the site - or by boat in proximity to the cave enterence. Diving in the site requires IDF Navy clearance and the dive needs to be done with a local diving instructor to my knowledge.
Discovered in 1984 Scirè was an Italian submarine sunk by British torpedo boats of the cost of Hifa during WWII. Scirè lays at apx 33m and supports a population of invertebrats and fish. Only using a boat, can be arranged from Indigo or Putsker dive centers which are located in the area. Scirè is also known as SCIRÃ.
