Dive-site story
Located off the southern coast of Kos in the Dodecanese, this site is shaped by the active volcanic geology of the nearby Nisyros volcanic field. Gas vents continuously release fine streams of bubbles through the sandy seabed, mimicking effervescent champagne. Warm substrate around the hydrothermal seepages frequently draws rays that settle directly into the sand flats next to low rocky reefs.
Subsurface volcanic vents venting continuous bubble columns from the seabed
Frequent encounters with stingrays resting in thermally warmed sand patches
Clear Aegean visibility across mixed rocky reefs and seagrass borders
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmest sea conditions and warmer water temperatures run from late spring through early autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common stingrayDasyatis pastinaca | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean morayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Wide-eyed flounderBothus podas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ornate wrasseThalassoma pavo | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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