Dive· Corfu· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic

Colovri (Kolovri) Reef & Cave (Paleokastritsa)

39° 40.3′ N · 19° 42.2′ E · approximate

Colovri is the dive site Paleokastritsa's centres talk about most: a reef and cave of overhangs, chambers and crevices down to 40 m, prized for calm dives and macro life.

Practical

Coordinate approx: the exact site position is not published; the point is placed in Paleokastritsa bay as a reference — Achilleon Diving Center says its sites, including Colovri Cave and the Colovri Reefs, lie 5–20 minutes by boat from its Paleokastritsa base (CheckYeti listing). Depth to 40 m; overhangs, chambers and crevices with shrimps and crabs; good for macro (alltours). The Moorings gives 10–40 m and rates it intermediate to advanced. Other Paleokastritsa sites: Monastery Reef 5–30 m, the Blue Eye 9–24 m, Hole of Ha to 18 m, the Chimney to 30 m (alltours). Dive only with an operator; water 17–25°C, visibility up to 30 m (CheckYeti). Season May–October.

Best for

Experienced divers on the west coast

Season

May–Oct