

Best for beginner divers, 5-40m, boat entry, mild current.
Garden is a boat-access dive site in Lefkada, Greece, offering a diverse underwater landscape that includes a reef, a wall, and a cave. The site features depths ranging from 5 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Conditions are generally manageable with mild currents and visibility reaching up to 40 metres. Due to the depth, divers must monitor their computers and stay within certified limits. Boat traffic is active in the area, so the use of a surface marker buoy is essential for safety during ascent. The site is suitable for beginners, who can explore the shallower sections of the reef.
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May and October offer the best conditions, with calmer seas and good visibility before and after the busiest summer period. Keep an eye on boat traffic when surfacing and always ascend with a surface marker buoy so you are visible.
Deeper dive sites can be reached by boat or local dive operators.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-40m
Visibility
Up to 40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-20°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
May, Oct
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, who can enjoy the shallower sections of the reef while staying within their certified depth limits.
The depth ranges from 5 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Garden is a boat-access site, and a boat is required to reach the location.
May and October offer the best conditions, providing calmer seas and good visibility outside of the peak summer period.
Always monitor your depth and use a surface marker buoy before ascending to remain visible to active boat traffic in the area.
Diving at Garden in Lefkada requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Garden in Lefkada. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 20°C.
Garden in Lefkada typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Garden in Lefkada can reach up to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.