

Best for beginner divers, 1-15m, shore entry, mild current.
Afteli Beach on Lefkada offers a rocky reef environment accessible directly from the shore. The site features depths ranging from 1 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres, making it well-suited for beginners. Divers and snorkellers can expect visibility between 10 and 25 metres. The underwater landscape is defined by rocky formations extending from the coastline. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, bream, castagnole, rabbitfish, and various invertebrates such as sea stars and crabs. Facilities at the beach include parking, showers, toilets, and a cafe. Typical dives last approximately 45 minutes, and the site experiences mild currents.
38.61010, 20.65690
For sensitive soles consider wearing water shoes due to rocks in the sea.
Accessible by car or motorbike from the main road connecting Nidri and Vasiliki, via Evgiros village. The final road section is narrow with hairpin bends.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 15m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
16-25°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, bream, castagnole, rabbitfish, and various invertebrates like crabs and sea stars.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners with an average depth of 5 metres and mild currents.
The depth ranges from 1 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
Afteli Beach is a shore entry site.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling, with a snorkel rating of 4 out of 5.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Afteli Beach in Nidhríon. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 25°C.
The best months to visit Afteli Beach in Nidhríon are June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Afteli Beach in Nidhríon typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Afteli Beach in Nidhríon typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.