Dive-site story
Pentanissos Islet sits off the southeastern coast of Rhodes near Pefkos. The dive revolves around rugged volcanic and limestone rock formations, featuring underwater caverns, natural swim-throughs, and rocky drop-offs. Excellent Mediterranean water clarity allows light to pierce through overhead openings in the cavern ceilings, illuminating sponges and microfauna along the stone walls.
Light shafts piercing through overhead openings in the cavern structure
Rocky drop-offs sheltering Mediterranean macro life and schooling fish
Frequent encounters with octopuses and moray eels hiding within wall fissures
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmest sea conditions and warmest water temperatures occur between late spring and early autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowmouth BarracudaSphyraena viridensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ornate WrasseThalassoma pavo | Common |
Marine forecast
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