Skalakia

Shallow rocky reef with arches, reef fish, and turtles.

Shore Access
5m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features a rocky and sandy reef environment. The water depth ranges from 2 to 20 meters, with most dives occurring between 4 and 6 meters. The reef is characterized by multiple rock formations creating interesting underwater arcs. It’s teeming with reef fish and offers the opportunity to encounter lionfish and sea turtles. This area is particularly vibrant during the months of May through September.

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

rocky reefturtlebeginner friendlyshore divewide angleswim-through

Marine Life

Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta)Lionfish (Pterois miles)Damselfish (Chromis chromis)Ornate Wrasse (Thalassoma pavo)Common Octopus (Octopus vulgaris)Moray Eel (Muraena helena)Sea Bream (Sparidae)

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow depth (4-12m), easy shore access, and typically calm conditions make it ideal for new divers.

Hazards:
marine life
Current Strength:

Mild

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