

Best for intermediate divers, 15-30m, boat entry.
Blue Pot is a cave and reef dive located off Paxos Island in the Ionian Islands, Greece. The site features a distinct cave system alongside a reef, offering two environments in one dive. Depths range from 15 to 30 metres with visibility reaching 30 metres. The site is generally free of currents, allowing for steady exploration of the topography. Access is by boat only. Divers should arrive early in the day to avoid sediment stirred up by afternoon boat traffic. Species recorded around this area include European Parrotfish, wrasses, Turkish Wrasse, Castagnole, White Seabream, Rabbitfish, bream, Striped Red Mullet, Two-banded Seabream, Fangtooth Moray, Long-spined Sea Urchin, Mauve Stinger, Flat Crab, and Fireworm.
39.17805, 20.20805
Arrive at the site early in the day before any afternoon boat traffic stirs up sediment near the cave entrance. Check locally for current boat charter availability and facilities, as these can vary by season.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
15-30m
Visibility
30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-21°C
Current
None
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include European Parrotfish, wrasses, Turkish Wrasse, Castagnole, White Seabream, Rabbitfish, bream, Striped Red Mullet, Two-banded Seabream, Fangtooth Moray, Long-spined Sea Urchin, Mauve Stinger, Flat Crab, and Fireworm.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the cave and reef topography and depth range of 15 to 30 metres.
The site reaches depths between 15 and 30 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; a boat is required to reach the location.
Visibility is consistently 30 metres, and the site typically has no current. Water temperatures range from 15C to 21C depending on the time of year.
Diving at Blue Pot in Paxos Island requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Blue Pot in Paxos Island. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 21°C.
The best months to visit Blue Pot in Paxos Island are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.