Dive· Skopelos· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Dasia Canyon (Skopelos)
39° 7.2′ N · 23° 38.2′ E · approximate
An easy canyon dive at the north cape of Dasia islet, west of Panormos. A Posidonia seagrass valley leads to a rock canyon full of nudibranchs, including the green Felimare picta and occasionally the Spanish dancer.
Practical
Approximate position: just off the north cape of Dasia islet, from the OpenStreetMap islet outline (39.1136-39.1204 N, 23.6329-23.6426 E). By boat, 1.2 nm from the dive base. Depth 10-20 m, canyon entrance at about 8 m, about 45 minutes, minimum level Scuba Diver. The dive boat anchors near the cape. Exposed to the north-easterly meltemi.
Best for
Easy nudibranch dive for all levels
Season
Early May–end Oct (operator season)
Nearby
- Dasia Gallery (Skopelos)0.3 NM away
- Dasia Lift (Skopelos)0.5 NM away
- Margaritis Reef (Strogilo, Skopelos)0.7 NM away
- Megalo Pefko (Skopelos)0.7 NM away
- Strogilo Wall (Skopelos)0.7 NM away
- Kastani Beach (Skopelos)0.8 NM away
- Christoforos Wreck (Panormos Bay, Skopelos)0.9 NM away
- Milia Beach (Skopelos)0.9 NM away