Dive-site story
Located along the sheltered inner cove of Proti Island off the Peloponnese coast, Vourlia is centered around a shallow World War II cargo shipwreck resting on a sandy and rocky seabed. The site offers calm conditions inside the bay, making it an accessible spot to explore ship structure remnants and surrounding Mediterranean reef habitats.
Wreckage of a wartime merchant vessel resting in shallow, protected water
Rocky crevices and seabed patches harboring typical Ionian fish species
Protected cove geography that limits swell and heavy currents
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn provides optimal water temperatures and the calmest sea state in the Messenian waters.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean damselfishChromis chromis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ornate wrasseThalassoma pavo | Common | ||||||||||||
| Striped red mulletMullus surmuletus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean morayMuraena helena | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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