Patroklos Arch
Location: Regional Unit of East Attica, Attica, Greece
Also known as: Gaidouronisi Arch, Gaidouronisi Natural Arch, Patroklos Archway, Patroklos Island Arch, Αψίδα Πατρόκλου
Dive Site Specs
- Max depth:
- 35m
- Difficulty:
- Advanced Open Water
- Entry type:
- Boat Dive
- Coordinates:
- 37.656710, 23.939706 (Directions on Google Maps)
- Rating:
- 4.0/5 (2 reviews)
- Tags:
- Shallow, Boat Dive, Cavern, Deep
Overview
An easy dive site featuring a large underwater arch at 8 meters depth. Protected from south winds, it offers depths extending beyond 40 meters and interesting rock formations.
Access: Patroklos Arch is accessed by dive boat departing from local harbors in Regional Unit of East Attica, Attica. Dive boats anchor or secure to mooring lines above the site.
Marine life: Documented marine species observed at Patroklos Arch include Mediterranean moray eels (Muraena helena), dusky groupers (Epinephelus marginatus), greater amberjacks (Seriola dumerili).
Safety: Dives should be planned in accordance with local marine weather and surface swell conditions. Deploy a surface marker buoy when ascending in open water away from coastal rock formations.
Nearby Dive Sites
- Patroklos Seal Cave (1.3 km away)
- S/S KYRA LENI (1.5 km away)
- Legrena - Fish Farm (1.5 km away)
- Legrena - Boat Engine Wreck (1.5 km away)
- Legrena - Car Wrecks (1.6 km away)
- S/S ORIA (2.5 km away)
Recent Dives
- Patroklos Arch - 2023/11/05 (by fotis_karidas · Nov 05, 2023 · Depth: 20.3m · Duration: 48 min)
- Patroklos Arch - 2019/03/25 (by loukiack · Mar 25, 2019 · Depth: 22m · Duration: 35 min)
- Patroklos Arch - 2017/09/24 (by loukiack · Sep 24, 2017 · Depth: 16.9m · Duration: 60 min)
Associated Diving Centers
- Aqualized (Anavissos Municipal Unit, Greece)