

Best for beginner divers, 2-20m, boat entry, mild current.
Antipaxoi Beach is a reef site in the Ionian Islands, Greece, suitable for beginner divers. The topography ranges from shallow water to a maximum depth of 20 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres. Visibility is consistently 30 metres, and currents are mild. Access is by boat only, located 3000 metres from the shore. Divers frequently encounter European Parrotfish, various wrasses, Turkish Wrasse, Castagnole, bream, White Seabream, and Rabbitfish. Less common sightings include Mediterranean Cardinalfish, Painted Comber, goatfish, Striped Red Mullet, Purple Sea Star, Wide Eyed Flounder, and Salema Porgy. Boat traffic is a primary hazard; always deploy a surface marker buoy before ascending.
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Because this is a boat entry site, keep an eye on surface traffic before you ascend and always deploy your surface marker buoy when making your way up. Arriving earlier in the day tends to mean quieter conditions on the water.
Access is by boat only. Water taxis run from Gaios on Paxos to Vrika Beach, followed by a 30-minute walk along the coast to Voutoumi.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 20m
Visibility
30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
16-23°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Divers regularly encounter European Parrotfish, wrasses, Turkish Wrasse, Castagnole, bream, White Seabream, and Rabbitfish. Other species present include Mediterranean Cardinalfish, Painted Comber, goatfish, Striped Red Mullet, Purple Sea Star, Wide Eyed Flounder, and Salema Porgy.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and a comfortable depth range that averages 5 metres.
The reef ranges from very shallow water down to a maximum depth of 20 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 3000 metres from the shore.
Boat traffic is the primary hazard. Divers should listen for engines, ascend slowly, and always deploy a surface marker buoy before reaching the surface.
Diving at Antipaxoi Beach in Gaios requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Antipaxoi Beach in Gaios. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 23°C.
The best months to visit Antipaxoi Beach in Gaios are May, June, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Antipaxoi Beach in Gaios typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Antipaxoi Beach in Gaios typically ranges from 30 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.