Kalithea

Stunning caverns and swim-throughs in historic Greek bay.

- Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located in Kalithea Bay, a historic area renowned for its former Italian spa and medicinal waters. Beneath the surface lies a captivating underwater world characterized by stunning caverns and swim-throughs, including a distinctive mushroom cave. The site offers a chance to encounter diverse aquatic life such as bream, damselfish, pipefish, and occasionally octopus or even monk seals and turtles. Barracuda sightings are also possible. Visibility typically extends beyond 20 meters, with water temperatures ranging from 19 to 30 degrees Celsius. Access is available via boat or platform. Divers can participate in guided programs catering to both qualified divers and those new to the sport, as well as introductory courses and snorkeling adventures.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

BreamDamselfishPipefishOctopusBarracuda

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow areas for beginners and courses, with deeper caverns for experienced divers.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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