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2nd Limanaki
2nd Limanaki: Athens shore dive and pigadi
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1 dive by 1 diverScubaShore EntryAdvanced
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Local operator required
A local guide is strongly recommended because the cove, current, and tunnel risk turn quickly.
Athens Riviera shore site with a famous sinkhole, strong bottom currents, and a narrow tunnel section that suits trained divers only.
About 2nd Limanaki
A shore dive on the Athens Riviera built around the famous pigadi at the second Limanaki cove. The outer shoreline is straightforward enough to approach from land, but the site turns serious fast because the well drops into a narrow inner passage, strong bottom currents build, and the tunnel-like section is not recreational cave territory. Plan it as a careful, guided dive rather than a casual swim.
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Research + Early Community Signal At 2nd Limanaki
Conservative research baseline blended with 1 logged dive by 1 diver.
VisibilityVisibility: 16.5m
AccessModerate entry effort
Coral HealthSome damage
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdedQuite busy
Current StrengthModerate current
Surge StrengthFlat calm
Where Is 2nd Limanaki?
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2nd Limanaki Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 39m
Depth Note
The outer cove is shallow, but the pigadi and inner tunnel drop much deeper; plan around the hole rather than the easy outer water.
Best Season
Winter
Typical Conditions
Shore access on the Athens Riviera with a workable outer cove, but strong bottom currents and limited visibility inside the pigadi make the site demanding.
Safety & Access At 2nd Limanaki
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Stay outside the grate and treat the inner tunnel as cave territory. Strong inward currents can trap divers quickly, so plan only the outer site unless you have the right training and local approval.
Access Restrictions
Stay outside the grate and do not plan penetration of the tunnel; the inner well is cave-diving territory only.
Legal Notes
The grate and local warnings mean the inner well should not be treated as an open recreational penetration site.
Local Intel For 2nd Limanaki
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Shore entry to a famous sinkhole site with a narrow inner passage, changing depth, and strong bottom currents; the outer line is the sensible area for recreational divers.
2nd Limanaki Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at 2nd Limanaki
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Wildlife at 2nd Limanaki
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At 2nd Limanaki
1 community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
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10/2/1991 at 08:35 AM (Europe/Athens)
Scuba Diving
★★★★★
5/5 OverallMax Depth:29m
Bottom Time:20 min
Water Temp:21°C
Visibility:20m
Conditions
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
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Dive Spot Log Averages At 2nd Limanaki
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility16.5m
Avg. Water Temp21°C
Avg. Max Depth29m
Activity
Avg. Bottom Time20 min
Total Logs1
Unique Divers1
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2nd Limanaki Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
2nd Limanaki Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
greekreporter.com · News
Tunnel, grate, and dangerous current/visibility warnings for the pigadi.
www.goscubadiving.gr · Operator
Shore access on the Vouliagmeni-Varkiza coast, depth range, and diver level.
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