

Best for beginner divers, 1-8m, shore entry, mild current.
Psili Ammos in Kanaki, Naxos, is a quiet beach featuring fine sand and cedar trees. Snorkelling is best conducted at the rocky edges of the bay where the sand meets the stone. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 1 to 8 metres and an average depth of 4 metres. Conditions are generally mild, though surf can be a hazard. Visibility typically varies between 5 and 15 metres. Access is via the shore, and the area includes parking and a cafe for visitors.
36.96150, 25.54250
The final 150m of the road before the beach is too narrow for cars, so access is only possible by motorbike, scooter, or on foot.
Accessible by car via an asphalt road from Naxos town, followed by a 150m section accessible only by motorbike, scooter, or on foot. Boat access is also possible.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
Up to 8m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
17-24°C
Current
Mild
Yes, this site is suitable for beginners, with an average depth of 4 metres and mild currents.
The depth at this site ranges from 1 to 8 metres, with an average depth of 4 metres.
Psili Ammos is a shore entry site.
Yes, this site is rated for snorkelling, which is best enjoyed at the rocky edges of the bay.
The primary hazard at this site is surf.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Psili Ammos (Kanaki) in Kanaki. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 24°C.
Psili Ammos (Kanaki) in Kanaki typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Psili Ammos (Kanaki) in Kanaki typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.