The western run out of the small Agios Georgios cove, and the shallower of the pair: the most interesting features sit between 8 and 20 metres even though the wall continues to a 45 to 50 metre maximum. Nudibranchs, breams and passing sea life are what the operator lists, and Open Water certification covers the dive.
Where it is and how deep
39.1350° N, 23.7950° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The boat sits in a small cove, and the group heads either east or west from it. Taking the west side gives the shallower of the two dives: the most interesting features are between 8 and 20 metres, so the profile can stay comfortably inside entry-level limits even though the wall carries on to a 45 to 50 metre maximum below you.
Along the way there is an abundance of nudibranchs on the rock, breams working the wall, and other sea life passing through. Keeping to the upper band means long bottom times and an unhurried pace, which makes this the easier half of the cove for a second dive of the day or for divers still building experience on walls.
Marine life and season
- Nudibranchs
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off-season | Off-season | Off-season | Fair | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Off-season | Off-season |
Season follows Alonissos & the Peristera Wreck: The underwater museum and most operators run May–Oct only; meltemi winds can close the exposed Peristera site in midsummer.
Questions divers ask
Is the Agios Georgios West Wall suitable for new divers?+
The operator lists it as suitable for Open Water certified divers, and the features that matter sit between 8 and 20 metres. The wall does continue to a 45 to 50 metre maximum, so stay with the guide and keep to the upper band.
Sources
- Agios Georgios - West Wall — Alonissos Triton Dive Center
- Alonissos Triton Dive Center dive sites — Scubaverse
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