Thassos · Greece · Pinnacle
Pefkari Rock
A lone rock on the bottom, kept for the second dive
Pefkari Rock is a single rock lying on the sea bottom at approximately 14 m, named for Pefkari on the south coast of Thassos. With its shallow profile it is usually kept for the second dive of a boat day, and May-fish are often seen around it.
0Where it is and how deep
40.6155° N, 24.5978° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The rock lies on the sea bottom at approximately 14 m, so the whole dive stays shallow, which is why it usually serves as the second dive of a boat day. May-fish are often seen around the rock.
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 | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair |
Season follows Thassos: Daily boat dives run from Potos from May to October; the island is very crowded in July and August, with power cuts and water interruptions.
Sources
- Dives and sites — Scuba-Vas
- OpenStreetMap: Pefkari cape — OpenStreetMap
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