

Best for intermediate divers, 18-22m, boat entry, mild current.
Poseidon Cave in Zakynthos, Greece, offers a varied underwater landscape featuring cave, cavern, reef, and wall topography. Divers typically explore at depths between 18 and 22 metres, with visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. Access to this site is by boat only. Conditions include mild currents, though divers should be prepared for an overhead environment, potential low visibility, and entanglement hazards. The site is suited for intermediate divers. Species recorded around this area include loggerhead sea turtles, Indian lionfish, dusky grouper, common octopus, Mediterranean moray, European parrotfish, Turkish wrasse, kingfish, wrasses, rock cod, bream, rabbitfish, Madeira rockfish, and fireworms.
37.66430, 20.86590
The cave is located near the town of Agios Nikolaos.
The cave entrance is partially submerged, allowing divers to enter and explore.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
18-22m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
16-25°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include loggerhead sea turtles, Indian lionfish, dusky grouper, common octopus, Mediterranean moray, European parrotfish, Turkish wrasse, kingfish, wrasses, rock cod, bream, rabbitfish, Madeira rockfish, and fireworms.
No, Poseidon Cave is classified for intermediate divers due to the overhead environment and associated hazards.
The typical depth range for this site is between 18 and 22 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; a boat is required to access the location.
This site is primarily a cave and cavern dive site with depths starting at 18 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Poseidon Cave in Agios Nikolaos requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Poseidon Cave in Agios Nikolaos. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 25°C.
Poseidon Cave in Agios Nikolaos typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Poseidon Cave in Agios Nikolaos typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.