Dive-site story
Located off the coast of the ancient Roman port city built by King Herod, this site explores the submerged ruins of the Sebastos harbor. Underwater archaeological signposts guide divers among massive collapsed hydraulic concrete blocks, ancient storage jars, ballast stones, and fallen granite columns scattered across a shallow sandy and rocky seafloor.
Submerged Roman harbor foundations and hydraulic concrete mega-blocks
Scattered ancient amphora fragments and marble architectural elements
Underwater trail markers explaining the engineering of Herod's ancient port
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn brings calmer sea conditions and warmer Mediterranean water.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky grouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| White seabreamDiplodus sargus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean morayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common stingrayDasyatis pastinaca | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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