Mani - Limeni

Location: Laconia, Peloponnese Region, Greece

Also known as: Limeni Bay, Limeni Roman Amphorae Wreck, Limeni Roman Wreck, Limeni Submarine Springs, Λιμένι, Ρωμαϊκό Ναυάγιο Λιμένι

Added by: kargig

Dive Site Specs

Max depth:
34m
Difficulty:
Advanced Open Water
Entry type:
Shore Dive
Coordinates:
36.681471, 22.372375 (Directions on Google Maps)
Tags:
Shore Dive, Wreck, Deep

Overview

Features a Roman shipwreck from the 1st century BC off the coast of Limeni. Fragments of amphorae are scattered from 4.5 to 21 meters, with depths reaching 32 meters. It is a site of historical interest suitable for advanced divers. There is also an airplane engine nearby.

Access: None.

Marine life: The marine ecosystem at Mani - Limeni features typical Mediterranean reef fauna, including sea bream, damselfish, octopuses, and encrusting invertebrates across the rocky substrate.

Safety: None. 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