

Best for intermediate divers, 9-22m, boat entry, mild current.
Trapezaki is a reef site located 800 metres off the coast of Naxos, Greece. Suitable for intermediate divers, the reef topography ranges from 9 to 22 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. The site features overhead sections that require careful air management and buoyancy control. Visibility typically ranges between 10 and 25 metres, with mild currents present. Access is exclusively by boat. Divers should be aware of boat traffic in the area and must deploy a surface marker buoy before ascending. Species recorded around this area include common octopus, great barracuda, various wrasses, sea stars, and Mediterranean violet aeolids.
36.96532, 25.41009
Watch the overhead environment sections carefully and plan your air consumption before entering any confined areas. Boat traffic is active in this part of the Cyclades, so always surface with a delayed surface marker buoy and stay close to your dive boat's descent line.
The reef is located half a mile away from Alico where the inflatable boat is moored.
Recorded at this site
Depth
9-22m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
17-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include common octopus, great barracuda, cow snails, Mediterranean violet aeolids, Cratena slugs, Turkish wrasse, European parrotfish, sea stars, rabbitfish, mauve stingers, white seabream, long-spined sea urchins, and painted comber.
No, Trapezaki is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of overhead environments and the requirement for precise buoyancy control.
The reef depth ranges from 9 to 22 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site located 800 metres from the shore.
This site is designated for diving and requires boat access, making it less suitable for casual snorkelling.
Diving at Trapezaki in Agios Prokopios requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Trapezaki in Agios Prokopios. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit Trapezaki in Agios Prokopios are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Trapezaki in Agios Prokopios typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Trapezaki in Agios Prokopios typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.