Greece

Karavostasis

Karavostasis is a small coastal village on Santorini, near the edge of the caldera in the Aegean Sea. It’s not a major diving hub, and there are no local dive sites or centers within the village itself. The area around Santorini offers limited, accessible diving options from nearby ports, typically including shore dives and boat trips to nearby reefs, volcanic formations, and wrecks but these would be reached from larger operators on the island. For divers, the practical access point is to use a Santorini-based dive center or join a tour from nearby towns to explore the surrounding Aegean waters, with typical visibility influenced by seasonal conditions and currents. In short, Karavostasis is primarily a gateway location with coastal scenery and access to the island’s broader diving scene rather than a dive site itself.

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 Karavostasis

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Karavostasis

The best time to dive in Karavostasis

The best months to dive in Karavostasis are from July to September. Temperatures are confortable (23-24°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
15 °C 18 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
11 °C 17 °C 5/10
03 - Mar.
14 °C 17 °C 6/10
04 - Apr.
15 °C 17 °C 7/10
05 - May
18 °C 19 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
22 °C 22 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
24 °C 25 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
24 °C 26 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
23 °C 24 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
20 °C 22 °C 7/10
11 - Nov.
19 °C 21 °C 7/10
12 - Dec.
15 °C 19 °C 6/10

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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