Popular Athens-area shore dive with a pigadi sinkhole feature and potential deep
A local guide is strongly recommended because the cove, current, and tunnel risk turn quickly.
2nd Limanaki is a well-known shore dive in the Athens area, noted for its signature “pigadi” hole. The route typically follows the rocky seabed to this feature, with options to explore shallower or deeper sections along the way. The site spans a wide range of depths, so it can accommodate varied dive plans while still feeling focused around the hole. Strong currents can occur near the bottom, so conditions and planning matter.
Conservative research baseline blended with 1 dive by 1 diver.
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.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
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.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
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.
Use the planner to scan this week, inspect today in local time, and understand how exposure shapes conditions at 2nd Limanaki.
Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
1 community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
10/2/1991 at 08:35 AM (Europe/Athens)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Athens Riviera and Saronic Gulf Diving Guide | DiveJourney | Athens Riviera and the Saronic Gulf turn a classic city break into a surprisingly complete blue-water itinerary. Divers can train in Vouliagmeni, run day boats | Athens Riviera and Saronic Gulf
Dive With Me Athens – Scuba Diving At Athens Riviera
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