

Best for beginner divers, 10-15m, boat entry, mild current.
Palatia Bay in Karpathos, Greece, offers a diverse underwater experience featuring a reef, wall, and cave system. Accessible only by boat, this site is suitable for beginners with depths ranging from 10 to 15 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility reaching 30 metres, allowing for clear observation of the varied topography. The cave section provides an accessible exploration opportunity without complex overhead requirements. Sea urchins are present on surfaces throughout the site, including within the cave. Divers should avoid placing hands or knees on the reef or rock walls and maintain neutral buoyancy to prevent accidental contact with the substrate.
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The most interesting feature is a 30m long, 2m narrow gap in the reef separated from the sea surface by a low level rock barrier, accessible via an underwater entrance at 10m.
Regular boat connections from Diafani.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
10-15m
Visibility
30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
17-25°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, the site is considered beginner-friendly with depths between 10 and 15 metres and mild currents.
The site features depths ranging from 10 to 15 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; boat access is required to reach the location.
Sea urchins are present on surfaces throughout the reef, wall, and cave sections. Divers should avoid touching the rock surfaces and keep fins clear of the bottom.
Diving at Palatia Bay in Diafani requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Palatia Bay in Diafani. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 25°C.
The best months to visit Palatia Bay in Diafani are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Palatia Bay in Diafani typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Palatia Bay in Diafani typically ranges from 30 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.