Kalithea - Dodecanese

Kalithea is a solid choice if you're diving in the Dodecanese. The site itself isn't a dramatic drop-off, more of a gentle slope with rocky outcrops and some scattered Posidonia meadows. We've often spotted schools of Red Sea Hardyhead Silversides shimmering near the surface and, if you look closely, you might catch a flash of a Red Swimming Crab scuttling amongst the rocks. It’s a comfortable dive, good for getting your buoyancy dialed in or for those days when you just want a relaxed potter around. Keep an eye out for the lionfish, they're definitely here.

Location
Dodecanese, Greece, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
36.377600, 28.237228

Marine Protected Area: Kremastis - Paradeisiou Dimou Petaloudon Nisou Rodou

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 Kalithea

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 Kalithea

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