

Best for beginner divers, 2-5m, shore entry, mild current.
Nikiana Beach in Lefkada, Greece, offers a shallow, shore-entry site suitable for beginners. The topography features a gradual slope reaching a maximum depth of 5 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres. Conditions are generally calm with mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 20 metres. The site is accessible for shore dives and supports night diving. Divers should remain aware of boat traffic in the area. Facilities at the beach include toilets. Typical dives last approximately 30 minutes.
38.75540, 20.72075
The beach of Episkopos is often confused with Nikiana beach, but they are different places located 800 metres apart.
Accessible by car or public bus; parking is available at the north part of the coast or the local port.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 5m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
16-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
30 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its shallow, gradual entry and calm conditions.
The site has a depth range of 2 to 5 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres.
Nikiana Beach is a shore-entry dive site.
Yes, the shallow depths and calm conditions make this site appropriate for snorkelling.
Water temperatures range from 16C in the winter and spring months to 27C in August.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Nikiana Beach in Nikiana. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Nikiana Beach in Nikiana are June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.