Operator cave-diving page for The Chimney with depth, visibility, current, and certification requirements.
Chimney
Corfu chimney cave for certified divers.
Local operator required
Cave certification and site-specific procedures make a local operator the practical way to dive the chimney.
About Chimney
Chimney is a Corfu cave dive for certified divers who want a clear vertical route and a controlled overhead passage. The site is straightforward to reach from the local dive center, but the narrow chimney and sharp depth change make it an expert-level dive that rewards discipline more than speed. Shrimp, rock formations, soft corals, and sponges give the interior plenty of life without softening the cave-dive requirements.
Research Estimate At Chimney
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Where Is Chimney?
Chimney Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
The chimney opens from around 28 m and rises toward 5 m, with the wider site listed to 30 m.
Best Season
Late spring through early autumn.
Typical Conditions
Clear water, calm currents, and a short approach from the dive center make the site approachable once cave training is in place.
Safety & Access At Chimney
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Suitable only for certified, experienced cave divers due to the overhead environment and depth.
Access Restrictions
Advanced Open Water and Cavern Diver certification are required.
Legal Notes
Follow the dive center briefing and stay within cave-diving limits.
Local Intel For Chimney
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
A vertical cave dive for experienced divers who want a disciplined overhead route and a clear depth transition.
Freedive
Not a practical freedive target; the chimney is built for scuba and cave training.
Snorkel
Snorkeling does not make sense for the main chimney route; the site is a scuba cave dive.
Chimney Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Chimney
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Wildlife at Chimney
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Recent Logged Visits At Chimney
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Chimney Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Chimney Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
Guide page that names The Chimney as a popular advanced Corfu trip and mentions shrimp life.
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