

Best for advanced divers, 3-30m, shore entry, mild current.
St. Nicholas Islet in Santorini offers a reef environment accessible via a concrete platform entry located past the Oia seafood tavernas. The site features a deep channel leading to the islet, with depths ranging from 3 to 30 metres and an average of 15 metres. Divers and snorkellers can expect visibility between 15 and 30 metres. Conditions include mild currents and water temperatures fluctuating between 17C and 24C throughout the year. Due to the depth and potential for boat traffic, this site is suited for advanced divers. Parking is available near the entry point.
36.45850, 25.37050
The best action comes from careful inspection of cracks, small caves, and the base of ledges.
Boat dive off the Paros/Antiparos area.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
17-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
No, this site is recommended for advanced divers due to its depth and the presence of boat traffic.
The site ranges from 3 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Yes, St. Nicholas Islet has a snorkel rating of 5/5, allowing swimmers to cross the channel to the islet.
Entry is from the shore via a concrete platform located past the Oia tavernas.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at St. Nicholas Islet in Oía. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit St. Nicholas Islet in Oía are June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
St. Nicholas Islet in Oía typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at St. Nicholas Islet in Oía typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.