Agistri & Poros · Greece · Wall
Dorousa Island West Cape
Great rock formations along the wall on the islet’s western point
Area photo: Emmanuelbaltasar · CC BY-SA 4.0
A wall dive on the western point of Dorousa, the small islet off Agistri. The rock face runs from 10 m down to as deep as 40 m, with the depth set by the dive plan, and it is one of the most interesting wall dives around the islet for its great rock formations.
Also known as Dorousa West Cape.
Where it is and how deep
37.6812° N, 23.3163° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The dive follows the wall at the west cape of Dorousa, starting around 10 m and dropping along the rock to as deep as 40 m, as far as the dive plan allows. The face holds some great rock formations, which make this one of the most interesting walls on the islet.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Fair | Fair |
Season follows Agistri & Poros: May to October is the time to go; September and October bring the best conditions and the fewest crowds.
Sources
- Interdive - Recreational Diving - Agistri Island — Interdive
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