Samos · Greece · Reef
Kerveli Reef
Passages winding between a chain of small reefs
Photo: Bob&Anne Powell · CC BY-SA 3.0
Kerveli Reef is a reef system in Kerveli bay on Samos, a very short boat ride from the local dive centre. A string of smaller reefs leads to a larger main reef, with colourful growth and many passages between the rocks.
Also known as Kerveli.
Where it is and how deep
37.7325° N, 27.0361° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
From the boat, divers follow several smaller reefs that guide the way to the main reef, which reaches 22 m. Much of the dive is spent exploring the many passages that run between the reefs, among colourful growth.
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 | Fair | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Fair | Fair |
Season follows Samos: Diving runs from May to October; July to October brings the warmest water, while summer north winds raise waves on exposed coasts.
Sources
- Diving in Samos — SSI MyDiveGuide
- OpenStreetMap — OpenStreetMap
Photo credits
- Clear turquoise water in a green wooded bay, with a wooden jetty and a shingle shore by Bob&Anne Powell, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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