Pothitaki Reef
Location: Regional Unit of East Attica, Attica, Greece
Also known as: Little Pothitos, Pothitaki Islet, Pothitaki Needle Reef, Ποθητάκι
Dive Site Specs
- Max depth:
- 35m
- Difficulty:
- Advanced Open Water
- Entry type:
- Boat Dive
- Coordinates:
- 37.764633, 23.873570 (Directions on Google Maps)
- Rating:
- 3.0/5 (1 reviews)
- Tags:
- Reef, Boat Dive, Deep
Overview
One of two rock islets near Lagonisi offering a multi-colored underwater world. It suits beginners starting at 2 meters and advanced divers reaching 40 meters, with rich marine life and rock walls.
Access: Pothitaki Reef 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 Pothitaki Reef include Mediterranean monk seals (Monachus monachus).
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
- Pothitos Reef (0.1 km away)
- Ksera Pothitou - Attiki (1.2 km away)
- Chelononiso (1.5 km away)
- Agios Nikolaos (3.7 km away)
- Koudounia Reef - The rock - Ksera Artzenta (4.4 km away)
- Pontikoniso (5.1 km away)
Associated Diving Centers
- Planet Blue Dive Center (Lavreotiki, Greece)