

Best for beginner divers, Up to 12m, boat entry, mild current.
Grammeno is a marine site in Greece featuring a combination of rocky reefs, walls, and seagrass meadows. The site is historically significant, as Byzantine sailors carved messages into the rocks here to request safe passage. Underwater, the topography reaches a maximum depth of 12 metres. Conditions are generally mild, with visibility reaching up to 40 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 16C and 27C throughout the year. Access to this site is by boat only. Divers should be aware of the presence of lionfish and sharp coral in the area. Showers are available at the site for post-dive use.
37.06199, 21.55921
The easy entry from a sandy beach and calm conditions make Grammeno an ideal starting point for divers new to the Peloponnese coast.
Shore dive with easy entry from a sandy beach.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 12m
Visibility
Up to 40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
16-27°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, with a maximum depth of 12 metres and mild currents.
Access to Grammeno is by boat only.
The site reaches a maximum depth of 12 metres.
Divers should be cautious of lionfish and sharp coral present at the site.
Diving at Grammeno in Messenia requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Grammeno in Messenia. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 27°C.
Grammeno in Messenia typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Grammeno in Messenia can reach up to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.