Snorkel· Astypalaia· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Red Rock Cove (Astypalaia)
36° 35.2′ N · 26° 26.4′ E
A dramatic cove of red cliffs, sea caves and blue-green water on the east wing, reachable only by boat.
Practical
MarinaTips: red rocks, steep cliffs and caves, with water that 'invites diving and exploring'; avoid strong S and E winds. The inner cove is about 4 m deep and about 14 m wide (MarinaTips, Agios Fokas). Wikivoyage: a sheltered inlet with a cave and crystal-clear water, reached only by boat; bring sandals and a mask. Greeka: good for snorkelling.
Best for
Snorkelling among red cliffs and caves
Nearby
- Agios Fokas (Astypalaia)0.7 NM away
- Agrilidi Bay (Astypalaia)0.8 NM away
- Vai Beach (Analipsi, Astypalaia)1.8 NM away
- Analipsi North Cove (Astypalaia)1.9 NM away
- Koutsomitis & Kounoupa Islets (Astypalaia)2.4 NM away
- Vathy East Anchorage (Astypalaia)2.4 NM away
- Maltezana (Analipsi) Bay & Quay (Astypalaia)2.6 NM away
- Psili Ammos Beach (Astypalaia)2.7 NM away