Kefalonia & Ithaca · Greece · Reef
Asteris Island
A rocky crest in mid-channel whose top forms a little island
Area photo: auteur · CC BY-SA 2.0
Asteris Island is a reef in the middle of the deep channel that separates Kefalonia from Ithaca, formed by a long rocky crest whose top breaks the surface as the little island of Asteris. Octopus, moray eels and nudibranchs are among the residents.
Also known as Asteris.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Kefalonia & Ithaca and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
Below the little island the crest drops to 15 m and more, and the dive explores the rock for its sea life: octopus, moray eels and nudibranchs. Many remains from the past also lie on the reef.
Marine life and season
- Octopus & cuttlefish
- Nudibranchs
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Fair | Fair |
Season follows Kefalonia & Ithaca: May–June and September–October bring the best visibility and smaller groups; August is the warmest month.
Sources
- Asteris Island — Fiskardo Divers
- Dive sites — Fiskardo Divers
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