Cape prasso - Dodecanese

Cape Prasso, in the Dodecanese, offers a straightforward Mediterranean dive. You’ll find rocky reefs with octopus, moray eels, and typically good visibility. It’s a solid choice for a relaxing afternoon dive, suited to divers who appreciate typical Aegean Sea encounters without anything too challenging. Expect a pleasant, uncrowded dive.

Location
Dodecanese, Greece, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
37.777294, 27.068703

Marine Protected Area: SAMOS: PARALIA ALYKI

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 Cape prasso

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 Cape prasso

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