Épave de Peristera
Ancient Greek cargo ship (5th century BC), about 4,000 amphorae, open to divers since 2020 — Greece's first underwater museum.
Marine life & flora: Intact amphorae, reef fish.
Destination guide
Greece: Sporades
The largest marine park in Europe
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Greece: Sporades — The largest marine park in Europe. This destination suits intermediate-level divers and is aimed mainly at those looking for photography and macro.
Dive centres are open from May to October. During this period the water is between 19 and 25 °C; over the year it ranges from 15 to 25 °C.
Must-dive sites include: Épave de Peristera, Blue Cave (Alonissos), Gorgonian Garden.
At a glance
- Recommended level
- intermediate
- Focus
- Photo
- Water
- 15–25 °C
- Dive centres open
- May – October
- Indicative budget
- 1 490€
Indicative trip budget, paid directly to providers (flight, hotel, dive centre)
Dive sites
Blue Cave (Alonissos)
Colourful vertical wall, in Alonissos National Marine Park.
Marine life & flora: Nudibranchs, scorpionfish, groupers.
Gorgonian Garden
Garden of red and yellow gorgonians, an advanced dive in the marine park.
Marine life & flora: Gorgonians, reef fish.
Water temperature month by month
| Month | Temperature |
|---|---|
| January | 16 °C |
| February | 15 °C |
| March | 15 °C |
| April | 16 °C |
| May | 19 °C |
| June | 22 °C |
| July | 25 °C |
| August | 25 °C |
| September | 24 °C |
| October | 22 °C |
| November | 19 °C |
| December | 17 °C |
With Polipia you join a group of 8 divers matched by affinity. The matchmaking fee is only due once your group is confirmed.
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