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Official Paros tourism page mentioning Akro Makronisi and snorkeling guidance.
Dive Spot Guide•
Makronisi
Beginner-friendly Makronisi wall dive with passages and barracuda.
Local operator required
Use a Paros dive center for boat timing and route briefing.
Short boat ride from Paros, Makronisi is a shallow wall-and-passage dive with easy logistics and the best payoff on calm days.
About Makronisi
Makronisi is a shallow boat dive on the south end of the island, following the western wall before crossing through a crevice to the eastern side. The route mixes wall, rock, and passage sections with white soft corals, small fish, moray eels, and occasional barracuda. It is a beginner-friendly Paros dive that still rewards a careful boat plan and a calm day.
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Research Estimate At Makronisi
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Makronisi?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Makronisi Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 20m
Depth Note
Shallow wall-and-passage route with a 20m max depth.
Best Season
Spring to autumn
Typical Conditions
Shallow wall profile, easy boat access, and calm-day conditions; wind is the main factor to watch.
Safety & Access At Makronisi
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Restricted accessWaves
Safety Notes
Use the passages deliberately and keep an eye on the boat brief when the sea is lively.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan around weather and the day's sea state.
Legal Notes
Follow local dive-center briefings and any marine access guidance for the island.
Local Intel For Makronisi
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow wall dive that starts at about 5–6 m on the western side and crosses through a crevice to the eastern side.
Freediving
The shallow west side can suit confident freedivers in calm water, but the site is still best treated as a scuba dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkelling works only on the calm, shallow top of Makronisi; the passages and wall are better on scuba.
Wildlife at Makronisi
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Makronisi
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Makronisi
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
