Purple Rocks

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© Kanelakis Diving Experiences, 19005 Nea Makri
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© Kanelakis Diving Experiences, 19005 Nea Makri

Purple Rocks

★★☆☆☆ (4)

At the end of Cape Marathonas, you’ll find a dive spot nestled in a serene, pool-like cove with calm, crystal-clear, deep waters.This dive offers a relatively easy and relaxing experience, characterized by vibrant, vertical rocky walls.

These stunning underwater cliffs are home to a variety of marine life, including octopuses, crabs, lobsters, and numerous colorful anemones.

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Total number of species: 300

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