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Skopelos · Greece · Reef

Glysteri Beach

Rocky slopes of a town bay, shallow enough for a first dive

Glysteri is a gravel beach with sandy patches close to Skopelos Town, and the shore dive there follows the rocky slopes of the bay. At 5 to 15 m it needs no prior diving experience, which suits divers making their first dives on the island.

Also known as Glysteri.

Where it is and how deep

Depth profile of Glysteri Beach: typical dive 5–15 m (15–50 ft) 18 m · Open Water30 m · Advanced40 m · Recreational limit5 m15 mtypical dive
Depths on a shared scale to 40 m (130 ft); dashed lines mark common certification limits.

39.1432° N, 23.7173° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.

The dive

The dive starts from the beach and heads along the rocky slopes of the bay, following the rock formations they make over a bottom that stays between 5 and 15 m for the whole dive.

Marine life and season

The sources we used don't single out particular species here.

Month-by-month season rating for Glysteri Beach
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Season follows Skopelos: Conditions are best from April to October; the water runs from about 14 °C in March to 26 °C in August.

Questions divers ask

Can someone with no diving experience dive at Glysteri Beach?+

Yes. Glysteri needs no prior experience: it is a shore dive along the rocky slopes of the bay between 5 and 15 m.

Sources

  1. Glysteri Beach - Skopelos Dive Center — Skopelos Dive Center
  2. Scuba diving Skopelos — Skopelos Activities

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