Katoulia's Canyon

Dramatic canyon dive with steep walls and pirate legend.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
35m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is Katoulia's Canyon, a captivating underwater location renowned for its dramatic, steep walls and intricate rock formations. The canyon’s history is deeply intertwined with Katoulias, a legendary pirate who once controlled the western coast of Messinia. Legend tells that he used this very canyon as a hidden base to conceal his ship and launch surprise attacks on passing vessels. This site offers an intriguing blend of natural beauty and historical mystery. It's suitable for divers of all experience levels; while previous diving knowledge can be helpful, it’s accessible to beginners through advanced divers alike.

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

wall dive

Marine Life

GrouperMoray eelOctopusDamselfishScorpionfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Varied topography and depth accessible to beginners and advanced divers.

Hazards:
depthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 25.4°C

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Tide

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