🌋 Agiofarago Dive – Volcanic Underwater Cave
After a scenic 12-mile boat ride from Mare Sud Diving Center in Kokkinos Pirgos, we arrive at the stunning beach of Agiofarago South-East of Matala, nestled at the end of a gorge filled with rich history and awe-inspiring landscapes.
This dive site offers a fascinating underwater geological experience: a large volcanic hole measuring 40 meters in length. It is naturally supplied with seawater through a tunnel that stretches 30 meters long and 6 meters wide—perfect for adventurous divers who love unique formations.
The diving conditions are exceptional:
- No current – making the dive accessible and relaxing
- Excellent visibility – often exceeding 20 meters
- Thermal layering – at the cave’s surface, cooler freshwater seeps in from above, creating a fascinating temperature contrast
This dive offers a beautiful combination of geology, tranquility, and natural wonder that makes Agiofarago an unforgettable underwater destination.
Dive site details
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Suggested level
Open Water Diver or higher with more than 20 dives.
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Maximum depth
17 meters
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Visibility
20m +
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Average temperature
21-26 C
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Depth of interest
15 meters
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Marine life
Diplodus vulgaris (Sparos), Diplodus sargus (Sargos), Maena smaris (Marida) Sponge (Porifera), and Pterois miles (Lionfish).Tentacled blenny (Parablennius tentacularis), Garpike (Belone belone), Wide-eyed flounder (Bothus podas), Ornate wrasse (Thalassoma pavo), Rainbow wrasse (Coris julis), Mediterranean moray (Muraena Helena), Parrotfish (Sparisoma cretense), Striped red mullet (Mullus surmuletus), Red scorpionfish (Scorpaena scrofa), Black scorpionfish (Scorpena porcus), Brown comber (Serranus hepatus), Comber (Serranus cabrilla), Dusky spinefoot (Siganus luridus), Dusky grouper (Epinephelus marginatus), Painted comber (Serranus scriba), Bogue (Boops boops), Greater weever (Trachinus draco), White seabream (Diplodus sargus).