La Madonna della Misericordia

La Madonna della Misericordia features a submerged statue of the Madonna placed on the seabed off the Calabrian coast, creating a moving spiritual and diving experience. The bronze statue rests at accessible depth surrounded by rocky reef covered in Mediterranean sponges, anemones, and sea fans. Schools of bream and damselfish circle the statue while octopus inhabit nearby crevices. The combination of the serene underwater shrine with natural marine beauty makes this a unique and emotionally resonant dive, popular with both beginners and experienced divers seeking something beyond typical reef diving.