

Best for intermediate divers, 15-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Red Rock, located near Pantieronisi, Naxos, is a boat-access dive site featuring a reef and cave system. The site offers depths between 15 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Divers encounter mild currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. The cave creates an overhead environment where direct surfacing is not possible, requiring intermediate skill levels and careful air management. The habitat supports a variety of Mediterranean reef fish and invertebrates. Divers should book boat charters early in the day for optimal conditions and ensure they receive a thorough briefing on overhead environment safety before entering the cave.
37.07792, 25.10007
Book your boat charter early in the day when visibility tends to be at its best and surface conditions are calmer. If you have not dived caves before, ask your dive shop for a proper briefing on the overhead environment before entering.
The site is accessible via a 10 minute boat ride from the Blue Island Divers dive centre.
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Depth
15-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
16-23°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
The site supports a variety of Mediterranean reef fish and invertebrates typical of the region.
No, Red Rock is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of an overhead cave environment.
The site ranges from 15 to 30 metres deep, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Red Rock is a boat-access site and requires a boat charter.
This site is designed for scuba diving, particularly due to the cave system and depth requirements.
The cave is an overhead environment where you cannot surface directly. Divers must monitor their air supply closely and exit before using one third of their air.
Diving at Red Rock in Pantieronisi requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Red Rock in Pantieronisi. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 23°C.
Red Rock in Pantieronisi typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Red Rock in Pantieronisi typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.