Operator support, clear water, and beginner programs.
Sheltered shore site with sand, seahorses, and rays
Sheltered shore site with sand, seahorses, and rays
Aherounes is a sheltered shore site on Skyros with a shallow sandy bottom and an easy beginner-friendly profile. It is best approached as a calm summer training stop, where north winds are muted and the water usually stays clear enough to enjoy the small life on the sand. Seahorses, baby rays, small octopuses, and baby flounders are the standout finds.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 7m
Depth Note
Shallow sandy site with a maximum depth of 7 m.
Best Season
April to November is the broader season, with July and August the calmest sheltered window.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered summer bay, shallow sandy bottom, and generally easy training conditions.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Use the calm summer window and keep expectations beginner-friendly. The sandy bottom and light surf are the main features, not hard structure.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for confined-water style sessions and new diver training.
Freediving
Shallow sandy water and calm summer conditions can work for freediving practice when the sea is settled.
Snorkeling
The shallow sandy bottom makes Aherounes workable for snorkeling, especially on calm summer days.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Operator support, clear water, and beginner programs.
Independent experience listing with season and meeting point.
Regional dive-center listing for the Aherounes area.
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