ALEKOS - Halkidiki

Alekos, a fishing vessel, rests upright on the seabed off Halkidiki at a solid 55 metres. This isn't a site for your casual resort diver, no, this is one for the properly qualified, those comfortable with deeper decompression profiles. We love how intact the vessel remains; you can still make out the superstructure and the working areas, giving it a real ghost ship vibe. The sheer depth means the light takes on a beautiful, ethereal quality down here. Spend your bottom time exploring the deck, imagining the last moments of its working life. Look closely, because while it's a relatively young wreck, it’s already becoming a home for a surprising amount of Mediterranean life. Think small scorpionfish tucked into crevices, moray eels peeking from shadowed corners, and schooling damselfish darting around the mast. Our favourite detail is the way the fishing nets are still draped, almost artfully, across parts of the wreck. It’s a somber, silent reminder of its past. We’d suggest diving this one early in the morning for the best visibility before any thermoclines start to play tricks.

Location
Halkidiki, Greece, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
40.742073, 24.255370
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
55m

Wreck History - ALEKOS

Vessel Type
fishing vessel
Cause
unknown

Resting deep off the coast of Halkidiki, the wreck known as the "Alekos" offers a compelling challenge for technical divers. Little is known about the final hours of this humble fishing vessel or the year she went down, adding a layer of mystery to the dive. Today, she sits upright on the seabed at a depth of 55 meters, well beyond the limits of recreational diving.

For those with the training and equipment to explore her, the Alekos presents a ghostly silhouette in the deep blue. As a designated non-dangerous wreck, it provides a relatively clear and intact structure to explore, offering a glimpse into the life of a Greek fishing boat frozen in time. The depth ensures the site remains pristine and less visited, a silent monument on the Aegean floor.

Marine Protected Area: KOLPOS PALAIOU - ORMOS ELEFTHERON

Best Time to Dive in Halkidiki

The warmest water temperatures in Halkidiki occur in August, averaging 26.6°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 14.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 14.7°C
  • February: 14.5°C
  • March: 14.0°C
  • April: 14.6°C
  • May: 18.4°C
  • June: 23.4°C
  • July: 26.3°C
  • August: 26.6°C
  • September: 24.4°C
  • October: 21.2°C
  • November: 18.6°C
  • December: 16.3°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Halkidiki

Nearest Dive Centres to ALEKOS

Marine Life in Halkidiki

Home to 22 recorded species including 5 reef fish, 5 hard corals, 4 other, 3 crabs & lobsters, 2 soft corals, 2 whales & dolphins.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for ALEKOS

Based on average water temperature of 19.4°C, currents 6 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 19°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