Karpathos Diving Center - Dodecanese

Out on Karpathos, the house reef at Karpathos Diving Center is a solid choice for a relaxed afternoon dive, especially if you’re looking for something close to shore. We’ve found it’s a good spot to just potter around, keeping an eye out for the smaller critters. You’ll often spot Marbled Spinefoot grazing on the rocks and plenty of Redcoat tucked into the crevices. Look closer and you might even find the rather striking Bearded Fireworm or a Studded Pufferfish navigating the sponges. It’s a pretty easy dive, suitable for shaking off some rust or just enjoying the Mediterranean calm.

Location
Dodecanese, Greece, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
35.508320, 27.210823

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 Karpathos Diving Center

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 Karpathos Diving Center

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