

Best for beginner divers, 10-40m, boat entry, moderate current.
Samos Mertziki in the Dodecanese, Greece, features a combination of reef and wreck topography. The site ranges from 10 to 40 metres in depth, with an average of 25 metres. Access is by boat only, located 1750 metres from the shore. Divers should be prepared for moderate currents and visibility between 5 and 20 metres. Due to active boat traffic, divers must surface directly next to their vessel and use a surface marker buoy. The site is suitable for beginners, though guided tours are recommended to navigate the current and conditions effectively. The habitat supports various Mediterranean reef fish and invertebrates.
37.70512, 27.03485
Book a guided tour rather than a solo charter if this is your first time at the site, as a local guide will know which part of the reef offers the calmest conditions given the moderate current. Boat traffic in the area means staying close to your dive vessel when surfacing is genuinely important here.
Operated from the ancient port of Pythagorion.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-40m
Visibility
5-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
17-20°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
30 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
The site supports a variety of Mediterranean reef fish and invertebrates typical of the region.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though the moderate current requires careful attention to the guide's briefing.
The site ranges from 10 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Yes, boat access is required to reach this site, which is located 1750 metres from the shore.
The main hazards are active boat traffic and moderate currents. Always surface next to your dive vessel and use a surface marker buoy.
Diving at Samos Mertziki in Pythagorio requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Samos Mertziki in Pythagorio. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 20°C.
The best months to visit Samos Mertziki in Pythagorio are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Samos Mertziki in Pythagorio. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Samos Mertziki in Pythagorio typically ranges from 5 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.