

Best for beginner divers, 1-5m, shore entry, mild current.
Plakes Beach on Paxos Island offers a shallow reef environment suitable for beginners. Divers enter from the shore via flat stone slabs to explore a rocky topography featuring numerous small crevices. The site reaches depths of 1 to 5 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres. Conditions are generally mild with visibility ranging from 10 to 25 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 16C and 27C throughout the year. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, European parrotfish, castagnole, white seabream, and long-spined sea urchins. Hazards include sharp coral, so caution is advised. Facilities at the beach include a cafe, showers, toilets, and changing rooms.
39.19405, 20.19271
The bottom consists of large rocks.
Plakes is located on the northwest side of the island.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 5m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
16-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, European parrotfish, castagnole, white seabream, and long-spined sea urchins.
Yes, Plakes Beach is suitable for beginners, offering shallow depths and mild currents.
The depth ranges from 1 to 5 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres.
This is a shore entry site, accessed via flat stone slabs.
Yes, the site is suitable for snorkelling with a rating of 3/5.
Diving at Plakes Beach in Paxos Island requires the following certifications: OPEN – ADVANCED. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Plakes Beach in Paxos Island. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 27°C.
Plakes Beach in Paxos Island typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Plakes Beach in Paxos Island typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.