Lefkada & Meganisi · Greece · Wall
Abyssal
A sheer vertical face hung with corals and sponges
Abyssal is a wall dive off Lefkada whose sheer face descends to 40 m, lined with corals and sponges along its whole vertical expanse. The depth and the vertical profile make it a dive for experienced divers, and one for the brave and adventurous.
0Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Lefkada & Meganisi and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The dive is spent on a sheer wall, a vast vertical expanse covered in corals and sponges and busy with marine life. The face descends as far as 40 m, a dramatic drop that rewards experienced divers.
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 Lefkada & Meganisi: No month stands out as best: trips run every day, and charter flights reach Preveza only from April to October.
Sources
- Dive sites - Nautilus Diving Club — Nautilus Diving Club
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