STELLA POLARE
Protected Area
Delta Axiou (Chalastras)
Why dive here
STELLA POLARE is a wreck dive where divers can encounter dolphins. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
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.
Typical STELLA POLARE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for STELLA POLARE
STELLA POLARE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for STELLA POLARE, 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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