

Best for beginner divers, 2-60m, boat entry, mild current.
Kelyfos Island, often called Turtle Island due to its shape, is an uninhabited site in Halkidiki featuring a variety of reefs, vertical walls, and caves. Accessible only by boat, the site offers depths ranging from 2 to 60 metres with an average of 20 metres. Conditions vary, with visibility between 5 and 30 metres and mild currents. The site is suitable for beginners and provides a 5/5 rating for snorkelling. Divers should be aware of boat traffic in the area. Water temperatures fluctuate between 13 and 19 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
40.12150, 23.72280
The vertical wall is a notable feature accessible to both novices and experienced divers.
Available from boat.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 60m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-19°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners.
Depths range from 2 to 60 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Boat access is required to reach the site, which is located 3000 metres from the shore.
Yes, the site is highly rated for snorkelling with a 5/5 score.
Divers and snorkellers should be aware of boat traffic in the area.
Diving at Kelyfos Island in Halkidiki requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Kelyfos Island in Halkidiki. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 19°C.
The best months to visit Kelyfos Island in Halkidiki are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Kelyfos Island in Halkidiki typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Kelyfos Island in Halkidiki typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.