

Best for beginner divers, 10-40m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Kalypso Walls in Rethymno, Greece, offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring a reef, wall, drop-off, and cave. Accessible via both shore and boat, the site provides visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres and mild currents. While the topography shelves to a maximum depth of 40 metres, the shallower reef sections are suitable for beginners. Divers should exercise caution regarding sea urchins on the reef and during entry. The site is well-equipped with parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station. Night diving is available year-round for qualified divers, with typical dives lasting around 50 minutes.
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Because the site drops to significant depth, plan your dive to stay shallow and take your time exploring the cave and reef features before drifting toward the wall. Night dives here are a genuine option year-round, so if you have your night diving experience, an evening entry is worth organising.
Entry and exit are from the Kalypso fjord or behind the resort main swimming pool; all sites are accessible without a boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-40m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
16-21°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Yes, the shallower sections of the reef are well-suited for beginner divers to build experience.
The site features an average depth of 18 metres, with the topography dropping to a maximum of 40 metres.
The site is accessible by both shore and boat entries.
The main hazards are the significant depth, which requires careful planning, and the presence of sea urchins on the reef and entry points.
Yes, night diving is a viable option year-round for those with the appropriate certification and experience.
Diving at Kalypso Walls in Plakias requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Kalypso Walls in Plakias. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Kalypso Walls in Plakias. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 21°C.
Kalypso Walls in Plakias typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Kalypso Walls in Plakias typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.