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Panagia Island
Weather-sensitive Panagia Island wreck and reef
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Boat dive on Thasos with a shallow bay, a wreck-relic route, and deeper reef options; pick the calmest profile for the day.
About Panagia Island
Panagia Island is a weather-sensitive Thasos dive site with a shallow bay, a wreck-and-reef route, and deeper profiles that change with conditions. The standout features are an ancient wooden wreck with fragmented pottery, a submerged reef that feels like a sunken town, and calm-water sections with soft corals, sponges, and fish life. Expect groupers, jackfish, scorpionfish, and moray eels when the guide chooses the day's best profile.
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Research Estimate At Panagia Island
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Panagia Island?
This spotNearby spots
Community sourced coordinates.
Panagia Island Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
Dives are described as ranging from 5 m to 30 m and beyond, depending on weather.
Best Season
Winter, especially December to February
Typical Conditions
Weather-dependent Aegean conditions with clear water, mixed profiles, and a calm-bay fallback when the sea builds.
Safety & Access At Panagia Island
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Keep the deeper wreck and reef profiles within certification and guide briefings; the site's character changes quickly with the weather.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the practical default; the deeper wreck and reef profiles are better left to guided divers, while the calm bay is the easiest option.
Legal Notes
Use standard Greek dive and boating rules, and follow any operator or protected-area instructions for the deeper profiles and wreck sections.
Local Intel For Panagia Island
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The site works best as a guided boat dive that can pivot between the wreck, reef, and calmer bay. Stay within the chosen profile and let the guide adapt the day to conditions.
Freediving
The calmer shallow sections may suit experienced freedivers, but the site is best planned as a guided scuba outing because the profile can deepen and shift with weather.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling only makes sense in the calmest shallow-bay conditions; the wreck and deeper reef sections are scuba-first.
Wildlife at Panagia Island
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Panagia Island
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Panagia Island
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
