Agios Spyridon
Location: Paros, South Aegean, Greece
Also known as: Agios Spyridon Islet Reef, Agios Spyridon Reef, Paros Spyridon, Port of Parikia Reef, Άγιος Σπυρίδων, Άγιος Σπυρίδων Πάρος
Dive Site Specs
- Max depth:
- 24m
- Difficulty:
- Advanced Open Water
- Entry type:
- Boat Dive
- Coordinates:
- 37.076107, 25.093774 (Directions on Google Maps)
- Rating:
- 3.5/5 (2 reviews)
- Tags:
- Marine Life, Reef, Boat Dive
Overview
Agios Spyridon is a picturesque dive site in the Cyclades, specifically around Panteronisi & Antiparos. It features rocky formations and underwater caves, offering shallow areas for beginners and deeper sections for experienced divers. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 30 meters. The site is known for its clear waters and diverse marine life.
Access: Agios Spyridon is accessed by dive boat departing from local harbors in Paros, South Aegean. Dive boats anchor or secure to mooring lines above the site.
Marine life: Documented marine species observed at Agios Spyridon include common octopuses (Octopus vulgaris).
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
- Red rock (1.3 km away)
- Tourna Island (8.4 km away)
- Amphitrite Cave (11.9 km away)
- Panteronisi corner (12.1 km away)
- Panteronisi Cavern (12.2 km away)
- Marianna wreck (20.1 km away)
Associated Diving Centers
- Blue Island Divers (Antiparos, Greece)
- Eurodivers Paros (Paros, Greece)