Kos & the Kefalos Peninsula · Greece · Cave & cavern
Santa Irini Caverns
Shallow caverns that keep the whole dive above 12 m
Santa Irini Caverns is a shallow cavern site off the coast of Kos, a short way from the Santa Irini Pinnacle. The whole dive stays within a maximum depth of 10 to 12 m, which keeps it within reach of newly certified divers.
Where it is and how deep
36.8220° N, 27.2151° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
Santa Irini is a shallow dive among caverns, and the deepest point of the route lies at only 10 to 12 m. No part of the site takes divers below that depth, so the caverns are explored in shallow water.
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 | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair |
Season follows Kos & the Kefalos Peninsula: The St. Stefanos base at Kefalos is open daily from 25 April to 5 November, and the sea is warmest in August, near 26 °C.
Sources
- Santa Irini Caverns — ScubaGo
- Qualified Divers — Arian Diving Centre
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