Patroklos Seal Cave
Location: Regional Unit of East Attica, Attica, Greece
Also known as: Gaidouronisi Cave, Patroklos Cavern, Patroklos Monk Seal Grotto, South Gaidouronisi Cavern, Σπηλιά Φώκιας Πάτροκλος, Σπηλιά Φώκιας Πατρόκλου
Dive Site Specs
- Max depth:
- 28m
- Difficulty:
- Advanced Open Water
- Entry type:
- Boat Dive
- Coordinates:
- 37.645297, 23.940706 (Directions on Google Maps)
- Tags:
- Reef, Boat Dive, Cave
Overview
Part of a complex of caverns and ravines on Patroklos island. These caves are often large enough for boats to approach and offer interesting geological formations and potential seal sightings.
Access: Patroklos Seal Cave 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 Seal Cave include Mediterranean moray eels (Muraena helena), dusky groupers (Epinephelus marginatus), 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
- S/S KYRA LENI (0.4 km away)
- Patroklos Arch (1.3 km away)
- S/S ORIA (2.1 km away)
- Legrena - Fish Farm (2.7 km away)
- Legrena - Boat Engine Wreck (2.8 km away)
- Legrena - Car Wrecks (2.9 km away)
Associated Diving Centers
- Aqualized (Anavissos Municipal Unit, Greece)