Kalymnos lies in the Aegean Sea in the Dodecanese and is known for its sponge-diving heritage. The sites in our database cover walls, reefs, caves, caverns, and an artificial reef, with depths from very shallow to forty metres. Panagias Wall is a vertical drop-off suited to intermediate divers who want to drift along a rock face, while sites such as Kerveli Reef and the Lighthouse offer calmer conditions for beginners. Species recorded include common octopus, gorgonians, European spiny lobster, marbled electric ray, red coral, and John Dory. Both boat and shore entries are available, and the main diving period runs from April to October.
Monthly water temperature across Kalymnos's sites, from satellite sea-surface data corrected for depth. The band shows the site-to-site spread.
Water temperatures hold in the mid-to-upper teens Celsius through winter and spring, then climb through summer, reaching their warmest in September. Divers visiting from late spring through October will find the most comfortable conditions; a thicker exposure suit is advisable in the cooler months.
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Water temperature around Kalymnos ranges from about 16°C in March to 20°C in August, based on satellite sea-temperature data for its dive sites.
In the warm season (about 20°C) a 5mm suit is comfortable in Kalymnos; in the coldest months (about 16°C) step up to a 7mm or semi-dry suit.
Fin maps 8 sites in Kalymnos (8 scuba diving sites).
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