Valaxa North

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Valaxa North

★★★★★ (21)

Valaxa is an islet close to Skyros Port. Drop off from 5 to 40 meters. Protected from West and North winds. One way drift dive by boat. From beginners to experienced divers.

Yellow Sea Fan Gorgonians can be found from 32 meters. Red Sea Fan Gorgonians can be found from 45 meters.

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Potential Wildlife Sightings

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Total number of species: 100

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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Skyros Diving, VASILIS TRAKOS

Linaria Marina, 34007 Skyros, Greece

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