

Best for intermediate divers, 10-30m, boat entry, mild current.
St Spiridhon offers a varied underwater experience in Naxos, combining reef diving with cave and cavern exploration. The site features depths ranging from 10 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Visibility typically spans 15 to 30 metres, supported by mild currents. Access is by boat only. Due to the overhead environments within the cave and cavern sections, this site is suited for intermediate divers with strong buoyancy control. Divers should use a torch to navigate the cave interiors and exercise caution around the reef walls and seabed to avoid sea urchin spines and sharp rocks. A typical dive lasts 45 minutes.
37.19462, 25.06057
There is time to climb up to the church dedicated to St Spiridhon during the surface interval.
Access is by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
16-23°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
The site ranges from 10 to 30 metres deep, with an average depth of 20 metres.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of overhead environments in the cave and cavern sections.
Access to St Spiridhon is by boat only.
Water temperatures range from 16C in February and March to 23C in August and September.
Divers should be cautious of the overhead environments in caves and caverns, as well as sea urchins and sharp rocks on the reef walls and seabed.
Diving at St Spiridhon in Parikia, Paros requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at St Spiridhon in Parikia, Paros. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 23°C.