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Scenic reef dive around the Ionian island of Kastos.
Scenic reef dive around the Ionian island of Kastos.
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Kastos is a scenic reef dive around a small Ionian island, with rock formations, blue water, and white sand that keep the landscape open and bright. It suits certified divers who want a clear-water island excursion with ledges and overhangs rather than a heavy technical setup.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 30m
Depth Note
Public pages describe a reef and rocky walls descending to 30m, but they do not publish a conservative site-specific minimum depth.
Best Season
Summer and early autumn.
Typical Conditions
Clear Ionian water, rocky reef structure, and calmer boat conditions in the summer season.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Treat any small caves or overhangs conservatively and stay within your training.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the conservative default, with shore or beach options possible on some setups and calm conditions.
Legal Notes
Follow normal local marine and boating rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A guided reef dive with rock formations, walls, and overhangs, best treated as a boat excursion.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the deeper reef structure is better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkel access can work on the shallowest areas in calm water, but the site is mainly a scuba reef.
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.
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Research Sources
Independent dive directory with depth, terrain, access, and marine-life detail.
Regional tourism page confirming organized dive centres and escorted diving around Lefkada.
Lefkada dive-center page describing guided boat trips, equipment, and remote-site support.
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