Lefkada & Meganisi · Greece · Wall · Reef
Lighthouse
Lobsters on the wall below the Cape Ducato lighthouse
The Lighthouse dive site lies under the 1913 lighthouse on Cape Ducato in southern Lefkada. Wall and reef drop to 40 m in water that can clear to 30 m, but strong currents keep it for experienced divers.
Also known as Light House, Lefkada Lighthouse, Cape Ducato.
Where it is and how deep
38.5613° N, 20.5415° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The wall and reef below the cape reach 40 m, and visibility of 30 m lets divers see a long way down the rock. Numerous lobsters shelter in the reef. The currents off the cape are strong, so the dive is run with an expert guide.
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.
Know before you go
- Strong currents run off Cape Ducato.
Questions divers ask
Who can dive the Cape Ducato lighthouse site on Lefkada?+
Only experienced divers, and with expert guidance: the wall reaches 40 m and the currents off the cape are strong.
Sources
- Dive sites - Nautilus Diving Club — Nautilus Diving Club
- Lefkada Lighthouse - Greeka — Greeka
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