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Situated southeast of Lefkada in the Ionian Sea, Kastos offers quiet diving along rocky coastlines, vertical drop-offs, and shallow caverns carved into limestone. Rocky outcrops transition into extensive Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows where macro life thrives. Water clarity is consistently high throughout the summer season, making it an appealing destination for photographers interested in Mediterranean sea life and sunlit geological structures.
Limestone drop-offs and small caverns with dramatic natural lighting
Posidonia seagrass meadows harboring juvenile fish and invertebrates
Regular encounters with octopuses and Mediterranean morays among rock crevices
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through early autumn brings the warmest water temperatures and stable weather conditions across the Ionian archipelago.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| DamselfishChromis chromis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Painted ComberSerranus scriba | Common |
Marine forecast
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