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Explore Peloponnese

Diving in the Peloponnese, West Greece, and the Ionian Sea offers a captivating experience for divers of all levels. This region is steeped in history, famously connected to the mainland by the Isthmus of Corinth and known as the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Beneath its waves lies a treasure trove of shipwrecks, vibrant reefs, and fascinating marine life, making it an irresistible destination for underwater adventurers.

One of the highlights is the Andros Wreck, considered one of the best in Greece, offering an exhilarating dive through history. The Bay of Navarino, rich with 19th-century Ottoman shipwrecks, provides a unique window into the past. For those seeking beautiful marine landscapes, the Blue Canyon is an advanced diver's dream, while beginners can enjoy the accessible Atlas Reef via a shore dive. Pilos is another remarkable site, with ancient wrecks and a stunning array of sponges and coral. The seasonal variations add charm, as different marine species make their appearances throughout the year, enhancing the allure of this diving haven.

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Diving in Peloponnese

The Peloponnese, West Greece, and the Ionian Sea are a diver's paradise, offering a rich array of underwater experiences. Among the top dive sites is the HMS Perseus wreck near Kefalonia, a submarine resting at about 52 meters/171 feet, enticing advanced divers with its historical allure. For shore diving enthusiasts, Pylos provides easy access to vibrant reefs teeming with marine life, where divers can observe the fascinating behavior of octopuses and colorful fish in the crystal-clear waters. Unique experiences await those venturing into night dives, especially around Zakynthos, where the underwater world transforms under the moonlight, revealing nocturnal creatures. Both liveaboard and shore diving options are available, allowing divers flexibility in exploring the region's underwater wonders. Whether you're seeking thrilling wrecks or serene coral gardens, this region offers a harmonious blend of marine adventures for all skill levels.

Dive Centers

ACHILLEON DIVING CENTER

ACHILLEON DIVING CENTER

PALEOKASTRITSA, 49083 CORFU, Greece
Nero-Sport Diving Center, Zakynthos, Griechenland

Nero-Sport Diving Center, Zakynthos, Griechenland

Limni Keriou, 29092 Zakynthos, Greece
KALAMATA FREEDIVERS

KALAMATA FREEDIVERS

20 POSEIDONOS MARINA KALAMATAS, 24100 KALAMATA, Greece
NAUTILUS DIVING CLUB

NAUTILUS DIVING CLUB

VASSILIKI LEFKAS, 31082 LEFKAS ISLAND, Greece

SCUBA BLUE DREAM

4 Poliklitou, 21059 Epidavros, Greece

IONIAN DIVERS

111 AUSTRALIAS, 26442 PATRAS, Greece

DIVE INN CORFU

Agios Georgios, 49080 CORFU, Greece

POSEIDON DIVING CENTER

Ermones, Corfu, 49100 CORFU, Greece

Dive Easy

Acharavi Thinaliou, 49100 Corfu, Greece

THE WATERHOPPERS CORFU

Komeno Gouvia, 49083 CORFU, Greece

CORFU DIVING FUN CLUB

KAVVADADES, 49081 CORFU, Greece

AquaTrail Adventures, ΙΩΑΝΝΗΣ

HOTEL POSEIDON, 20300 LOUTRAKI, Greece

KALAMATA FREEDIVING ACADEMY

7 Navarinou str, 24100 KALAMATA, Greece

Dive Sites

DIVE INN CORFU, 49080 CORFU
St. George Reef North (★4.5)

St. George Reef North (★4.5)

Nice, easy dive ideal for new divers. Also a great spot for night dives where we can see a variety of life. With good air consumption this dive can last up to 90 minutes!
DIVE INN CORFU, 49080 CORFU
Lagoudia Wall (★4.6)

Lagoudia Wall (★4.6)

7 min ride with the boat from our dive center. A beautiful reef with an amazing drop. Starting from 5 to 7 meters down to 30 meters. On perfect visibility, you can admire the scattering islands lying on the bottom of the wall. A site that will satisfy the most demanding diver.
SCUBA BLUE DREAM, 21059 PALEA EPIDAVROS
Minotaur Labyrinth (★4.8)

Minotaur Labyrinth (★4.8)

Ideal for both beginners and advanced divers, this unique site offers varying depths suitable for each level. Beginners can enjoy the 5m rocky shoreline and beautiful swim throughs at 3m, while advanced divers can swim across sand in search of stingrays and flat fish, eventually reaching a drop off at 20m.
SCUBA BLUE DREAM, 21059 PALEA EPIDAVROS
Aspro Faro (★4.4)

Aspro Faro (★4.4)

This sheltered bay is the ideal dive site for beginners on days when the sea is not so calm! The deserted area is only accessible by boat, meaning there are always large amounts of fish for to look at, as well as a stunning view above water of the rocks against the magnificent blue sea.
Nero-Sport Diving Center, 29092 Zakynthos
Südwand (★4.3)

Südwand (★4.3)

Dive site with deep and shallow areas. Beautiful steep wall with a chance of crawfish and a beautifully overgrown overhang. Depth between 0 and 40m
Nero-Sport Diving Center, 29092 Zakynthos
Steinhaufen (★4.4)

Steinhaufen (★4.4)

Large cairn of huge boulders, which can be searched in several places.
Nero-Sport Diving Center, 29092 Zakynthos
Flintenlauf / 2-Finger-Riff (★4.5)

Flintenlauf / 2-Finger-Riff (★4.5)

Travel time approx. 30 minutes, depth 0-40m, reef rich in fish with shallow and deep areas as well as a 50m long cave, suitable for beginners and advanced users
Nero-Sport Diving Center, 29092 Zakynthos
Paternoster Höhle (★4.5)

Paternoster Höhle (★4.5)

Travel time about 30 minutes, depth 0-40m, mainly depths up to 40m and a large cave with a double-decker entrance/exit, suitable for beginners and advanced users
Nero-Sport Diving Center, 29092 Zakynthos
Dick & Doof (★4.4)

Dick & Doof (★4.4)

Dive site with deep and shallow areas. Beautiful steep wall with a chance of lobsters and a flat canyon with great light. Depth between 0 and 40m
Nero-Sport Diving Center, 29092 Zakynthos
Keri Caves (★4.3)

Keri Caves (★4.3)

Diving site with beautiful caves in the shallow area. Depth between 0 and 12m. Travel time only 30 minutes, suitable for both beginners and advanced users
Nero-Sport Diving Center, 29092 Zakynthos
Schwefelhöhle Zakynthos (★4.3)

Schwefelhöhle Zakynthos (★4.3)

Travel time about 30 minutes, depth 0-30m, several caves / grottos in the 0-12m range and a deep area up to 30m, suitable for beginners and advanced users
SCUBA BLUE DREAM, 21059 PALEA EPIDAVROS
40 Rows (★4.7)

40 Rows (★4.7)

This sheltered bay is the ideal dive site on days when the sea is not so calm. The deserted area is only accessible by boat, meaning there are always large amounts of fish look at, as well as a stunning view above water of the rocks against the magnificent blue sea.
Nero-Sport Diving Center, 29092 Zakynthos
Torbogen / Altarhöhle (★4.6)

Torbogen / Altarhöhle (★4.6)

Dive site with deep and shallow areas. Beautiful steep wall that ends in an archway with a chance of lobsters as well as 2 caves and a grotto depth between 0 and 40m
Nero-Sport Diving Center, 29092 Zakynthos
Christosfelsen (★4.1)

Christosfelsen (★4.1)

20 minutes drive | Free descent, no flat area, susceptible to currents and only suitable for advanced divers. Depth between 15-40 meters very clear waters
SCUBA BLUE DREAM, 21059 PALEA EPIDAVROS
Polymarcha (★4.7)

Polymarcha (★4.7)

This beautiful bay has a small island lying just a short way from the shore where divers can see hundreds of fish swimming around. This calm spot makes for the perfect introduction to the underwater world for Try Scuba dives and the first dives of the Open Water Course.

The best Months to dive in Peloponnese

Diving in the Peloponnese, West Greece, and the Ionian Sea offers diverse and appealing conditions throughout the year. The water temperatures range from 15°C–25°C/59°F–77°F, with warmer temperatures from May to October. Visibility generally remains excellent, often exceeding 30 meters/98 feet, providing clear views of the vibrant underwater life.

While diving is possible year-round, the most favorable conditions are from late spring to early autumn. During winter, divers may encounter stronger winds and currents, particularly from the north, which can affect underwater conditions and accessibility. Despite these factors, the region remains a popular destination for divers due to its rich marine biodiversity and historical underwater sites.

Top Wildlife Sightings in Peloponnese

The Peloponnese, West Greece, and Ionian Sea offer a diverse marine ecosystem, ideal for diving enthusiasts. Common reef fish include the colorful wrasses and groupers, often spotted near rocky outcrops and coral formations. These areas also host an array of small crustaceans and nudibranchs, adding to the vibrant underwater scenery divers can explore year-round.

Seasonal highlights include the majestic loggerhead turtles, primarily seen during the summer months when they come to nest on sandy beaches. Divers may also encounter the elusive Mediterranean monk seal, although sightings are rare and mostly occur around remote islands. Rays are more common in the spring and early summer, while sightings of sharks, such as the blue shark, increase in the later summer months, primarily in deeper waters. Overall, the region provides a rich and diverse marine experience, with species' visibility varying by time of year and diving locations.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 200

Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel

Moray Eel
840 Sightings
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12
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15
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13
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9
M
38
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87
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245
A
183
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136
O
75
N
13
D
14

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

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Octopus

Octopus
527 Sightings
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1
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1
M
3
A
10
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39
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69
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162
A
135
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61
O
44
N
1
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 600

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Wrasse

Wrasse
157 Sightings
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1
F
5
M
3
A
4
M
1
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5
J
60
A
36
S
25
O
12
N
3
D
2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

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Barracuda

Barracuda
144 Sightings
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3
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4
M
3
A
5
M
12
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21
J
22
A
30
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23
O
15
N
5
D
1
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Green Turtle

Green Turtle
40 Sightings
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9
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1
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2
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6
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3
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0
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3
A
5
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4
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1
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5
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1

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Total number of species approx.: 12

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Lionfish

Lionfish
1.5k Sightings
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4
F
6
M
3
A
13
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106
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192
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400
A
384
S
255
O
95
N
13
D
6

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

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Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
845 Sightings
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1
F
2
M
3
A
4
M
56
J
97
J
260
A
199
S
179
O
42
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1
D
1

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Total number of species approx.: 100

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Parrotfish

Parrotfish
348 Sightings
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7
F
7
M
8
A
10
M
29
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29
J
84
A
90
S
41
O
25
N
9
D
9

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3000

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Nudibranch

Nudibranch
314 Sightings
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1
F
0
M
2
A
2
M
13
J
61
J
126
A
47
S
37
O
22
N
1
D
2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

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Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish
241 Sightings
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4
F
0
M
4
A
2
M
19
J
23
J
51
A
85
S
36
O
6
N
5
D
6

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish

Damselfish
83 Sightings
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0
F
5
M
1
A
3
M
2
J
0
J
27
A
10
S
17
O
13
N
2
D
3

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

iStock-Global_Pics
Soldierfish

Soldierfish
73 Sightings
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1
F
6
M
1
A
3
M
3
J
0
J
24
A
5
S
12
O
12
N
3
D
3

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 2

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Tarpon

Tarpon
58 Sightings
J
5
F
8
M
3
A
3
M
5
J
3
J
8
A
7
S
1
O
3
N
7
D
5

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

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Angelfish

Angelfish
57 Sightings
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6
F
6
M
2
A
5
M
6
J
3
J
9
A
2
S
2
O
9
N
5
D
2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3400

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Shrimp

Shrimp
51 Sightings
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2
F
2
M
2
A
0
M
1
J
13
J
16
A
5
S
2
O
4
N
2
D
2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

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Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
49 Sightings
J
3
F
4
M
2
A
5
M
6
J
5
J
7
A
0
S
3
O
7
N
4
D
3

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

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Jackfish

Jackfish
45 Sightings
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1
F
3
M
0
A
1
M
3
J
8
J
6
A
3
S
7
O
12
N
0
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 110

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Snapper

Snapper
42 Sightings
J
3
F
8
M
3
A
1
M
2
J
4
J
7
A
2
S
2
O
4
N
4
D
2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

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Triggerfish

Triggerfish
39 Sightings
J
2
F
2
M
1
A
1
M
2
J
0
J
7
A
7
S
5
O
3
N
4
D
5