Tourkolimano
Location: Regional Unit of East Attica, Attica, Greece
Also known as: Porto Rafti South, South Porto Rafti Cove, Tourkolimano Bay, Tourkolimano Bay Reef, Τουρκολίμανο, Τουρκολίμανο Πόρτο Ράφτη
Dive Site Specs
- Max depth:
- 24m
- Difficulty:
- Advanced Open Water
- Entry type:
- Boat Dive
- Coordinates:
- 37.902225, 24.045319 (Directions on Google Maps)
- Rating:
- 4.0/5 (1 reviews)
- Tags:
- Boat Dive
Overview
Tourkolimano is a sheltered coastal cove in the southern area of Porto Rafti. The underwater terrain consists of a gentle slope of sand and pebbles leading to a rocky fringing reef, with depths ranging from 2 to 24 meters.
Access: Tourkolimano is accessed by dive boat departing from local harbors in Regional Unit of East Attica, Attica. Dive boats anchor or secure to mooring lines above the site.
Marine life: Documented marine species observed at Tourkolimano 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.
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Nearby Dive Sites
- Rafti Island (2.3 km away)
- Cheilistra - Attiki (4.7 km away)
- Kaki Thalassa (7.1 km away)
- Keratea Cave - Wall (7.7 km away)
- Vgethi (11.0 km away)
- Porto ennea (13.0 km away)
Associated Diving Centers
- Aqua Team Athens (Vrilissia, Greece)
- Blue Yard Hub (Markopoulo Mesogaias, Greece)