Dive· Kos· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Kefalos Bay Dive Sites: Kastri, Three Rocks, Skala & Krikelos
36° 44.9′ N · 26° 59.4′ E · approximate
A cluster of short-boat-ride sites around Kastri islet and the Kefalos peninsula: rock paths and fish schools at Kastri, canyons and barracuda at Three Rocks near the Agios Stefanos basilica, a nudibranch wall at Skala, and sponge-covered walls and drifts at Krikelos.
Practical
Coordinate is approximate: a point in the water just off the east side of Kastri islet, derived from the OSM islet outline (way 71527250, about 36.749-36.750 N, 26.987-26.989 E). The other sites are not positioned in any source read, so dive them with Sea World (Agios Stefanos beach) rather than hunting for them yourself. Sea World lists them as 1-15 minutes by boat; Krikelos is aimed at more experienced divers (wall and drift). The dive centre's gallery also names St. Stefan Basilica, St. Nikolas Church (Kastri's chapel), a house reef and Limnionas. The Kastri anchorage (see separate entry) is busy with swimmers and the islet is a popular snorkel from the beach; show a dive flag and keep tenders slow here.
Best for
Easy, scenic dives off the south-west Kos anchorage
Season
Apr–Nov; S–SW winds make the bay rough
Nearby
- Agios Stefanos Basilica & Kastri Islet (Kos)0.2 NM away
- Kastri Islet Anchorage (Agios Stefanos, Kefalos Bay)0.2 NM away
- Sea World Scuba Diving Center (Agios Stefanos, Kefalos)0.3 NM away
- Kamari Bay Anchorage (Kefalos, Kos)0.4 NM away
- Kamari Port (Kefalos, Kos)1.1 NM away
- Paradise Beach (Kos)1.1 NM away
- Paradise Beach Anchorage (Kefalos Bay, Kos)1.1 NM away
- Kamari Beach Tavernas (Kefalos)1.2 NM away
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