Faros Monis - Aegina
Location: Attica, Greece
Also known as: Aegina Moni Island Drop-Off, Moni Island Lighthouse, Moni lighthouse, Moni Lighthouse Wall, Moni Reef Aegina, Φάρος Μονής, Φάρος Νήσου Μονής
Dive Site Specs
- Max depth:
- 55m
- Difficulty:
- Advanced Open Water
- Entry type:
- Boat Dive
- Coordinates:
- 37.685907, 23.423365 (Directions on Google Maps)
- Rating:
- 4.0/5 (1 reviews)
- Tags:
- Wall, Boat Dive, Deco, Tech, Deep
Overview
Beautiful wall with lots of marine life that can get to 50+ meters deep.
Access: Access only by boat.
Marine life: Documented marine species observed at Faros Monis - Aegina include common octopuses (Octopus vulgaris), Mediterranean moray eels (Muraena helena), dusky groupers (Epinephelus marginatus), two-banded sea bream (Diplodus vulgaris), encrusting sponges and yellow cluster anemones (Parazoanthus axinellae), Mediterranean monk seals (Monachus monachus).
Safety: With maximum depths reaching 55.0 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
- Petrokaravo reef (9.4 km away)
- AVANTIS III (9.5 km away)
- Korfos Cave (27.9 km away)
- C/S Retriever (29.3 km away)
- Fleves Seal Cave (30.5 km away)
- Fleves South Wall (30.6 km away)
Associated Diving Centers
- Divers Club (Marathonas, Greece)