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Barge Wreck & Cathedral
A wide, broken-up barge wreck in Kefalonia with scattered sections to explore,,|
A Kefalonia barge-wreck site with dispersed wreck pieces and occasional seasonal turtle sightings.
About Barge Wreck & Cathedral
Barge Wreck & Cathedral is a large, broken-up barge wreck scattered across a broad area, giving divers plenty to explore. The site’s appeal is the scale of the wreck pieces and the way they spread out, creating a multi-level dive with points of interest across the site. Expect the main route to follow the scattered wreckage from the shallows out to deeper sections. In spring and autumn, very lucky dives may include sightings of loggerhead sea turtles that nest on Kefalonia’s beaches.
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Research Estimate At Barge Wreck & Cathedral
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Barge Wreck & Cathedral?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Barge Wreck & Cathedral Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 20m
Depth Note
Wreck pieces start at about 3 m and can be found down to around 20 m.
Best Season
Late May to October
Typical Conditions
Clear Ionian water and a local day-boat setup are the main baseline.
Safety & Access At Barge Wreck & Cathedral
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Watch your buoyancy around the broken wreck pieces and keep an eye on any snag-prone debris.
Access Restrictions
Best approached on a guided north-Kefalonia boat day from Fiskardo.
Legal Notes
Follow the operator's rules and any local conservation or turtle-protection guidance.
Local Intel For Barge Wreck & Cathedral
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The wreck is spread across a wide shallow area, which makes it a relaxed wreck dive with plenty to inspect at different depths.
Freediving
The shallow wreck edge is readable, but the site is primarily a scuba wreck dive.
Snorkeling
You can see the shallow top of the wreck from above, but the site rewards diving more than snorkeling.
Wildlife at Barge Wreck & Cathedral
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Barge Wreck & Cathedral
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Barge Wreck & Cathedral
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
