ALEKOS
Protected Area
KOLPOS PALAIOU - ORMOS ELEFTHERON
Why dive here
ALEKOS is a wreck dive where divers can encounter dolphins. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
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.
Typical ALEKOS Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 55m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
ALEKOS Wreck History
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.
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ALEKOS Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ALEKOS, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (40.12, 23.98) (28km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
22°C
71°F · Range: 19.4–24.3°C
Current Speed
10 cm/s
Direction: SW (216.9°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.135 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
34.09 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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