Tripiti Reef

Location: Kea-Kythnos, South Aegean, Greece

Also known as: Cape Tripiti Pinnacle, Kea Tripiti, Trypiti Reef, Trypiti Reef Kea, Τρυπητή Κέας, Ύφαλος Τρυπητή

Added by: kargig

Dive Site Specs

Max depth:
35m
Difficulty:
Advanced Open Water
Entry type:
Shore Dive
Coordinates:
37.761780, 24.132500 (Directions on Google Maps)
Tags:
Reef, Wreck, Marine Life, Deep

Overview

Tripiti Reef near Makronissos is a shallow, rich reef known for two small wrecks lying in shallow waters. It is suitable for all levels and offers excellent visibility. The reef is home to a variety of Mediterranean marine life, including groupers, sea bream, and octopus. It is a popular spot for training and relaxed exploration.

Access: Access to Tripiti Reef is available from the shoreline or via local dive boat charters operating in Kea-Kythnos, South Aegean.

Marine life: Documented marine species observed at Tripiti Reef include dusky groupers (Epinephelus marginatus), greater amberjacks (Seriola dumerili), Mediterranean barracuda (Sphyraena viridensis).

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.

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