Lefkada & Meganisi · Greece · Reef · Pinnacle
Americano
Nudibranchs by the dozen on shallow rock pinnacles
Americano is a shallow reef of rock formations and pinnacles a short boat ride from Vassiliki. Depths run from 2 to 15 m, and its fish, octopuses and nudibranchs make it a site for divers of every certification level, new or experienced.
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 boat drops divers over a field of rock formations and pinnacles between 2 and 15 m. Sea breams, sand perch, parrotfish and octopuses live among the rock, and a flourishing population of nudibranchs makes the pinnacles worth a slow look.
Marine life and season
- Octopus & cuttlefish
- Nudibranchs
| 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.
Questions divers ask
Is Americano on Lefkada suitable for newly certified divers?+
Yes. The rock formations and pinnacles lie between 2 and 15 m, and the site is open to every certification level.
Sources
- Dive sites - Nautilus Diving Club — Nautilus Diving Club
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