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Καλλιθέα

3.9 — based on 18 community signals
4.3 12 species 39 contributors

Kallithea Springs is a year-round Greek dive destination with documented marine life observations and community exploration.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Water temp
14–26°C
Shore entryFamily-friendly

At a glance

Activity
dive
Difficulty
beginner
Water temp
14–26 °C
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
7.9 kn
Wave
0.34 m
Water
27.9°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WNW (53%)
Now: W (280°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.29m

Next: High at 01:00 (-0.34m)

+-0.3 m-0.6 m
▲ 01:00 · -0.34m ▲ 03:00 · -0.33m ▼ 11:00 · -0.41m ▼ 13:00 · -0.42m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV6.4 · high Air PM2.57 · good 06:52 19:08
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 12.8 0.38 6 0mm
09-20 11.7 0.26 6 0mm
09-21 8.9 0.26 6 0mm
09-22 7.6 0.52 6 0mm
09-23 16.9 0.78 6 0mm
09-24 15.9 0.8 6 0mm
09-25 10.1 0.58 6 0mm
🌡 Water temp: Normal for Sep (14–26°C)

About this spot

Kallithea Springs, located in Greece, offers accessible diving opportunities throughout the year. The site has attracted documented interest from the diving community, with 12 recorded species observations and 3 community videos available for reference. This indicates a site with established diver presence and observable marine activity. The springs themselves create unique underwater features that draw divers seeking Greek Mediterranean diving. Being outside a Marine Protected Area, the site operates under standard Greek diving regulations. The year-round accessibility makes Kallithea Springs a flexible choice for divers planning trips to Greece at any time. Divers exploring the site should review the available community videos and species documentation to understand what to expect. The documented observations provide real-world insight into the marine environment and help plan your dive accordingly. Access to Greece and local dive logistics follow standard Mediterranean protocols.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Dive types

Shore

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🤿 Pack: 3/2 mm full
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • 🤿 Wetsuit 3/2 mm full
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 2816km · ~648kg · €12

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 72/100
  • Visa: Visa-free · 90 days max
  • Flight: 7h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 7h east · 5 days recovery

FAQ

Can you dive Kallithea year-round?

Yes. Kallithea Springs is accessible for diving throughout the year, making it a flexible destination for trip planning.

What marine life has been documented at Kallithea?

12 species observations are available in the community database. Review documented records and the 3 community videos posted to see what divers have encountered.

Are permits or MPA restrictions required?

Kallithea Springs is not within a Marine Protected Area, so standard Greek diving regulations apply. Check local requirements before your dive.

How do I access Kallithea Springs?

Kallithea is located in Greece. Standard travel to Greece and local dive logistics apply. Consult local operators for current access conditions.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

The Waterhoppers

7.2 km
Dive centre
Hours: on demand

H2O

6.7 km
5.0 (425 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified Booked 32+ times this month
Hours: Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

60 records · 35 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Physella acuta

Gastropoda · Physidae
GBIF
Last seen:
14 Feb 2026
×1records

Elasmopus rapax

Malacostraca · Maeridae
OBIS
Last seen:
11 Jun 2021
×2records
Depth:
0–3 m

Syllis crassicirrata

Polychaeta · Syllidae
OBIS
Last seen:
11 Jun 2021
×2records
Depth:
0–3 m

Vermiliopsis annulata

Polychaeta · Serpulidae
OBIS
Last seen:
11 Jun 2021
×1records
Depth:
0–3 m

Hydroides dirampha

Polychaeta · Serpulidae
OBIS
Last seen:
11 Jun 2021
×1records
Depth:
0–3 m

Branchiomma bairdi

Polychaeta · Sabellidae
OBIS
Last seen:
11 Jun 2021
×1records
Depth:
0–3 m

Branchiosyllis exilis

Polychaeta · Syllidae
OBIS
Last seen:
11 Jun 2021
×1records
Depth:
0–3 m

Branchiosyllis maculata

Polychaeta · Syllidae
OBIS
Last seen:
11 Jun 2021
×1records
Depth:
0–3 m

Trypanosyllis zebra

Polychaeta · Syllidae
OBIS
Last seen:
11 Jun 2021
×1records
Depth:
0–3 m

Pseudopotamilla reniformis

Polychaeta · Sabellidae
OBIS
Last seen:
11 Jun 2021
×1records
Depth:
0–3 m

Caulleriella fragilis

Polychaeta · Cirratulidae
OBIS
Last seen:
11 Jun 2021
×1records
Depth:
0–3 m

Ischyrocerus

Malacostraca · Ischyroceridae
OBIS
Last seen:
11 Jun 2021
×1records
Depth:
0–3 m

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Scuba diving Kalithea bay Rhodos

Søren Andersen

Greece, Chalkidiki, Kallithea

Dorin Hot

Diving @ Kalithea, Halkidiki, Greece (Aug 1, 2015) part 1

Nick G. (Nick)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jun (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (87/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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