Dive-site story
Situated along the Attica coastline south of Athens, this sheltered cove provides an accessible shore entry onto a gentle seabed of sand, rocky outcrops, and extensive Posidonia seagrass meadows. Athens-based dive operators frequently use the bay for basic training courses, navigation practice, and relaxed exploratory dives. Night dives across the mixed bottom uncover active cephalopods and bottom-dwelling fish hunting under the cover of darkness.
Gradual shore entry from a protected coastal bay
Dense Posidonia oceanica meadows sheltering juvenile fish and crustaceans
Calm, predictable conditions ideal for skill practice and macro photography
Rewarding night dives with active octopuses and cuttlefish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn brings the warmest water and most settled conditions, though local centers utilize the site throughout the year.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common cuttlefishSepia officinalis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ornate wrasseThalassoma pavo | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean damselfishChromis chromis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Black scorpionfishScorpaena porcus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Wide-eyed flounderBothus podas | Common |
Marine forecast
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