

Best for beginner divers, 1-18m, boat entry, mild current.
Amaras Reef in Naxos, Greece, offers a combination of shallow reef and wall topography suitable for beginner divers. The site features depths ranging from 1 to 18 metres with an average of 10 metres. Visibility is typically between 15 and 25 metres, supported by mild currents. Access is by boat only, and the site is also suitable for night diving. Divers should remain aware of boat traffic at the surface and use a visible signal device. The wall section requires careful monitoring of depth gauges to maintain planned limits during the typical 45-minute dive.
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Book a boat with a dive guide who knows this reef well, as the wall section rewards those who know exactly where to look for scorpionfish and nudibranchs. Keep an eye on boat traffic at the surface before and after your dive, and stay close to your descent and ascent line.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 18m
Visibility
15-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
17-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers, offering manageable conditions with mild currents and depths ranging from 1 to 18 metres.
The site ranges from 1 to 18 metres in depth, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Amaras Reef requires boat access; a boat is necessary to reach the site.
The primary hazards are boat traffic and depth. Divers should use a visible signal device at the surface and monitor their depth gauge to avoid exceeding 18 metres.
Yes, the site is suitable for night diving.
Diving at Amaras Reef in Naxos requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Amaras Reef in Naxos. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 24°C.
Amaras Reef in Naxos typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Amaras Reef in Naxos typically ranges from 15 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.