Calypso reef
Location: Naxos, South Aegean, Greece
Also known as: Aliko Calypso, Alyko Calypso Reef, Calypso Archways, Calypso Reef Naxos, Ύφαλος Καλυψώ
Dive Site Specs
- Max depth:
- 25m
- Difficulty:
- Advanced Open Water
- Entry type:
- Boat Dive
- Coordinates:
- 37.067612, 25.324877 (Directions on Google Maps)
- Rating:
- 4.0/5 (1 reviews)
- Tags:
- Reef, Boat Dive
Overview
Calypso reef is a designated scuba diving location situated in Naxos, South Aegean, featuring coastal rock reef shelves and sand corridors descending to 20.0 meters.
Access: Calypso reef is accessed by dive boat departing from local harbors in Naxos, South Aegean. Dive boats anchor or secure to mooring lines above the site.
Marine life: Documented marine species observed at Calypso reef include common octopuses (Octopus vulgaris), damselfish (Chromis chromis), common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis).
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
- Marianna wreck (2.0 km away)
- Agia Anna, Naxos (2.6 km away)
- White rock, Naxos (3.3 km away)
- Frouros reef (3.9 km away)
- Virgin reef (5.4 km away)
- Bristol Beaufighter, Naxos (10.3 km away)
Recent Dives
- Calypso reef - 2025/04/24 (by fotis_karidas · Apr 24, 2025 · Depth: 15.4m · Duration: 52 min)
Associated Diving Centers
- Blue Fin Divers (Naxos and the Lesser Cyclades, Greece)