Achata Cave - Dodecanese

Achata Cave offers a straightforward cavern dive on the Dodecanese coast. We found the entry simple, leading into a well-lit chamber with several smaller passages branching off. It’s a good choice for divers wanting an easy introduction to overhead environments without strong currents or deep penetration. Look for resident shrimp and small nudibranchs on the walls.

Location
Dodecanese, Greece, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
35.558414, 27.203634
Type
cave

Marine Protected Area: NISOS KASOS KAI SYMPLEGMA KASONISION KAI THALASSIA PERIOCHI

Best Time to Dive in Dodecanese

The warmest water temperatures in Dodecanese occur in August, averaging 28.7°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 17.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 18.6°C
  • February: 17.4°C
  • March: 17.0°C
  • April: 17.8°C
  • May: 20.3°C
  • June: 23.2°C
  • July: 26.5°C
  • August: 28.7°C
  • September: 27.7°C
  • October: 25.5°C
  • November: 23.5°C
  • December: 21.1°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Dodecanese

Nearest Dive Centres to Achata Cave

Marine Life in Dodecanese

Home to 26 recorded species including 8 reef fish, 4 whales & dolphins, 3 other, 3 seagrass & algae, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs, 2 hard corals.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Achata Cave

Based on average water temperature of 22.3°C, currents 8 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 22°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories