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Official municipality page for the Alonissos marine park, permits, and protected-area access rules.
Dive Spot Guide•
Gorgonian Gardens
Deep gorgonian wall dive in Alonissos marine park.
Local operator required
Boat access, park rules, and the deeper wall line are best handled with the local Alonissos dive center.
Boat-access wall dive in the Alonissos marine park with strong current, caverns nearby, and fan corals in bright colors.
About Gorgonian Gardens
Gorgonian Gardens is a boat-access wall dive in the Alonissos marine park, where deep fan-coral gardens and rocky relief create a classic Mediterranean drift-and-wall experience. The site rewards calm buoyancy, a torch, and comfort with deeper sections rather than a casual reef swim.
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Research Estimate At Gorgonian Gardens
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentStrong current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Gorgonian Gardens?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Gorgonian Gardens Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
35m - 45m
Depth Note
Main gorgonian gardens sit around 35-40m, with the overall wall dive reaching roughly 45m.
Best Season
Late spring through early autumn, with warmer water and the clearest conditions by late summer.
Typical Conditions
Boat-run wall dive in a marine park, with deeper fan-coral gardens, caverns, crevices, and stronger water movement than a casual bay reef.
Safety & Access At Gorgonian Gardens
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Restricted accessStrong currentSurge
Safety Notes
Treat it as an advanced wall dive. Bring a torch, keep buoyancy disciplined, and stay within the guide's route when current or depth picks up.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Alonissos with marine-park rules and permit requirements. Plan the run and the route through a local operator.
Legal Notes
Inside the National Marine Park of Alonissos and Northern Sporades; follow current park rules, tickets, and permit requirements before diving.
Local Intel For Gorgonian Gardens
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Advanced boat wall dive with caverns and crevices. Good buoyancy and a torch make the deeper line much better.
Freediving
Not a useful freedive target; the best features sit deep on a wall and around cavern edges.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the main use case here; the site's best features are deep on the wall.
Wildlife at Gorgonian Gardens
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Gorgonian Gardens
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Gorgonian Gardens
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
