STELLA POLARE - Halkidiki

The Stella Polare, a sailing vessel that went down in 1973, sits upright at a modest 17 meters, making it a comfortable dive for most Open Water divers. What we find particularly engaging here is how time has softened the wreck's edges; it’s now a genuine artificial reef. You’ll weave through the collapsed mast and superstructure, with schools of damselfish often darting in and out of the corroded hull. The deck area is a good spot to look for scorpionfish camouflaged against the encrusted metal. It’s a straightforward, satisfying wreck dive, offering a good sense of exploration without any tricky penetration.

Location
Halkidiki, Greece, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
40.616665, 22.933332
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
17m

Marine Protected Area: Delta Axiou (Chalastras)

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 STELLA POLARE

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 STELLA POLARE

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