Reef Explorers
Open Water≤18 m

Turtle Island (Marathonisi)

Dive site in Zakynthos, Greece

Boat dive by the big rock off Marathonisi, Zakynthos, where turtles, octopus, lobsters and monk seals are reported.

Max depth
18 m
Level
Open Water
Best months
May–Oct
Entry
By boat
Current
Mild

The dive

A reef dive from a boat. Known for seals, turtles and crustaceans.

Who it's for

Open Water≤18 mSource: duikersgids.nl

Recommended minimum: Open Water (PADI Open Water, CMAS/FFESSM N1).

Conditions

Dive type
Reef
Environment
Open water
Water
Sea water

What you might see

  • Seals
  • Turtles
  • Crustaceans
  • Octopus

Season in Zakynthos

  • Best
  • Good
  • Possible
  • Closed
  • Not documented yet

Good months: May–Oct.

Source: taucher.net

Where is Zakynthos?

View on OpenStreetMapLocation: Zakynthos (Wikipedia)Map: Natural Earth

The point shows the Zakynthos area, not the exact dive site.

About this page

Values marked “Estimated” come from our original catalogue and are being checked against published sources one by one. Sourced values link to where they come from. Conditions change with the season, the weather and the tide: confirm with a local dive centre before you dive.

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