Alonissos Marine Park, Greece
    LESVOS: KOLPOS KALLONIS KAI CHERSAIA PARAKTIA ZONI

    Vatera beach Shipwreck

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Protected Area

    LESVOS: KOLPOS KALLONIS KAI CHERSAIA PARAKTIA ZONI

    Why dive here

    Vatera beach Shipwreck is a wreck dive where divers can encounter dolphins and sea turtles. Water ranges 15-26°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Sep
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins and Sea Turtles
    Water15-26°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive

    Vatera beach isn't about sand between your toes. It’s about plunging into the past. We’re talking about a wreck, a classic Greek merchant ship, that lies surprisingly intact on the seabed. You can see the cargo holds, the deck structure, even some of the pottery scattered around, still waiting for its journey to finish. It’s a proper archaeological dive, but one where the marine life has definitely moved in. This isn’t a deep dive, making it accessible for most certified divers, which we love. We've seen moray eels peeking from crevices, schools of damselfish flitting through the superstructure, and the occasional curious grouper patrolling the deck. The light filtering down through the relatively shallow water gives the whole scene an ethereal glow, especially in the late morning. We’d suggest going then to catch that sweet spot of visibility and light. Just remember, look don't touch, this wreck is history in motion. It's a proper step back in time, and far more rewarding than just another reef dive.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Vatera beach Shipwreck

    Vatera beach Shipwreck Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Vatera beach Shipwreck, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (38.09, 24.15) (15km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    23°C

    73°F · Range: 21–25.6°C

    Current Speed

    1.41 cm/s

    Direction: SW (225°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.13 mg/m³

    Clear water

    Salinity

    34.63 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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