Vgethi
Location: Regional Unit of East Attica, Attica, Greece
Also known as: South Keratea Headland, Vgethi Bay Deep Wall, Vgethi Cove, Vgethi Keratea, Βγέθι, Βγέθι Κερατέα
Dive Site Specs
- Max depth:
- 35m
- Difficulty:
- Advanced Open Water
- Entry type:
- Shore Dive
- Coordinates:
- 37.805950, 24.074090 (Directions on Google Maps)
- Rating:
- 4.0/5 (2 reviews)
- Tags:
- Shore Dive, Deep
Overview
Vgethi in Attica is a popular shore dive, especially when southern winds prevail elsewhere. It offers deep diving opportunities on the northeastern side, reaching depths over 30 meters. Divers can explore a small underwater cave and encounter typical Mediterranean life like groupers, octopuses, and nudibranchs. Access can be adventurous, sometimes requiring a swim or 4x4.
Access: Vgethi is a shore dive accessible directly from the coastline of Regional Unit of East Attica, Attica. Divers enter the water from the rocky shore or beach.
Marine life: Documented marine species observed at Vgethi include dusky groupers (Epinephelus marginatus), spiny lobsters (Palinurus elephas).
Safety: With maximum depths reaching 35.0 meters, this site requires Advanced Open Water or Technical certification. Divers must exercise disciplined gas planning, monitor depth progression closely along the drop-off, and strictly adhere to non-decompression limits.
Nearby Dive Sites
- Porto ennea (2.1 km away)
- Menelaos Beach (2.5 km away)
- Kalopigado (3.3 km away)
- Keratea Cave - Wall (3.3 km away)
- Kaki Thalassa (4.1 km away)
- Profitis Ilias (5.3 km away)
Recent Dives
- Vgethi - 2020/09/27 (by loukiack · Sep 27, 2020 · Depth: 34.8m · Duration: 53 min)
Associated Diving Centers
- Blue Yard Hub (Markopoulo Mesogaias, Greece)
Dive Routes
- Vgethi behind the islet (scuba)