Greece

Skiathos

Skiathos - photo 1

Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash.

Skiathos is a small island in the Northern Sporades, in the Aegean Sea. It is known for its pine-fringed beaches and clear waters, with modest diving activity centered around a single local dive center. Given the limited number of dive sites nearby, most visitors dive through day trips organized from Skiathos Town or nearby islands, focusing on shallow reefs, rocky shelves, and marine life typical of the Aegean. The island offers easy access for quick shore or boat dives, and training can be arranged through the local center, but the overall diving footprint is modest compared with larger Greek island hubs.

Essential information for traveling in Greece

About Greece

Sea
Aegean Sea, Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Io...
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Languages
EL
Demonym
Greek
Phone prefix
+30

Practicalities

Currency
EUR
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
ATH JTR HER CHQ CFU

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Skiathos

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Skiathos

The best time to dive in Skiathos

The best months to dive in Skiathos are from July to August. Temperatures are confortable (26°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
12 °C 15 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
10 °C 14 °C 6/10
03 - Mar.
14 °C 15 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
14 °C 16 °C 7/10
05 - May
18 °C 18 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
23 °C 24 °C 8/10
07 - Jul.
26 °C 26 °C 8/10
08 - Aug.
26 °C 26 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
24 °C 25 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
19 °C 22 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
18 °C 20 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
14 °C 18 °C 5/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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