Swallow Cave
Protected Area
VOREIA KARPATHOS KAI SARIA KAI PARAKTIA THALASSIA ZONI
Why dive here
Swallow Cave is a cave dive where divers can encounter dolphins, sea turtles and sperm whales. Water ranges 18-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Swallow Cave offers a straightforward dive into a large, accessible cavern. Sunlight streams in from the wide entrance, illuminating schools of small fish often found congregating near the back walls. It’s a good spot for divers looking for their first cavern experience, particularly those keen on exploring sheltered, shallow underwater spaces. Visibility is usually excellent, making for an easy, pleasant dive.
Typical Swallow Cave Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Swallow Cave
Swallow Cave Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Swallow Cave, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (36.89, 27.33) (33km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
25°C
76°F · Range: 22.7–26.4°C
Current Speed
11.18 cm/s
Direction: W (280.3°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.08 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
39.53 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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