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Describes Faros as the north side of the Amaras reef, reached by about a 35-minute boat ride, with strong currents, drift-diving as the easier option, and sightings of moray eels and nudibranchs.
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Local operator required
Boat access and current handling make local guidance the normal way to dive Faros.
Boat-access reef dive with current-sensitive planning, a drift option, and a short reef-to-wreck profile for experienced divers.
About Faros
Faros is a boat dive on the north side of the Amaras reef, where the real decision is whether to dive it as a normal boat profile or as a drift when the current is running hard. The site rewards experienced divers who want a short reef-to-sand-to-wreck sequence and do not mind planning around current and pickup timing. Moray eels, nudibranchs, and the historical wreck interest make it a better fit for controlled, well-briefed dives than for casual holiday sightseeing.
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Research Estimate At Faros
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentVery strong current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Faros?
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Faros Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 17m
Depth Note
Directory listings put the dive to about 17 m, and operator descriptions frame it as a reef-wall swim followed by a short sand crossing to the wreck frontage.
Typical Conditions
A reef-wall dive with very strong current potential, moderate visibility, and a drift plan available when the water is moving hard.
Safety & Access At Faros
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Do not fight the flow if the current is running; use the drift option and keep the boat team in the loop on pickup timing. The site is best treated as an advanced current-management dive.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only, with current-aware planning from a local operator.
Legal Notes
Follow the operator briefing and keep within your training limits because current conditions can change the planned profile.
Local Intel For Faros
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A boat dive that can be run as a normal profile or a drift, starting along the reef wall before crossing sand toward the wreck frontage.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; current management and boat pickup make it a scuba-focused dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkelling is not the main use of the site; the useful profile sits below comfortable snorkel range.
Wildlife at Faros
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Faros
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Faros
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
