Official Athens Attica tourism page places Schinias-Marathon National Park north-east of Athens and describes the sandy coastal zone and wetland landscape.
Easy Nea Makri shore dive beside Schinias beach.
Easy Nea Makri shore dive beside Schinias beach.
Local Nea Makri operators know the access line, park-side water, and the best calm-day window.
Small River is a relaxed Nea Makri shore dive beside Schinias beach and the Schinias National Park. The route stays simple and coastal, with a beach-edge entry line, calm-water days, and small-fish action close to the dive center. It is a good fit for divers who want a low-stress local shore dive rather than a deeper or more technical site.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 15m
Depth Note
No exact public depth was posted; use a conservative shallow shore-dive baseline for the river-mouth site.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer summer and shoulder-season days usually easiest.
Typical Conditions
Relaxed coastal shore diving with a small river nearby, sandy beach access, and small-fish schools in clear water.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep the route simple, watch the water after weather changes, and stay conservative near the river-mouth edge.
Access Restrictions
Shore access is the normal plan, and park-side conditions are best handled with a guide who knows the Nea Makri coastline.
Legal Notes
Follow Schinias National Park guidance and any local access rules for the beach and river-mouth area.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Short shore access leads to a relaxed coastal dive with small fish schools and an easy route beside the park.
Freediving
Possible only in the calmest shallow water, but scuba is the better fit for the site.
Snorkeling
The clear shallows can work for light snorkeling, though the site is better treated as a dive than a surface-only spot.
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.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Official Athens Attica tourism page places Schinias-Marathon National Park north-east of Athens and describes the sandy coastal zone and wetland landscape.
NECCA page confirms Schinias-Marathon as a protected-area management unit within the national park system.
Kanelakis is a dive center in Nea Makri near Schinias Bay, with boat trips, clear-water local diving, and support for hidden bays and caves in the area.
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