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Valaxa North
Boat-access Skyros drift dive with a sheltered drop-off.
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About Valaxa North
Valaxa North is a boat-access drift dive near Skyros Port with a broad drop-off and a sheltered profile that stays out of west and north winds. The route works as a one-way blue-water drift, so it suits relaxed exploration of the slope and the deeper sea-fan zones while the boat handles pickup. Plan it with a clear pickup plan and enough gas for the one-way route.
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Where Is Valaxa North?
Valaxa North Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 40m
Depth Note
The drop-off runs from 5 to 40 m, with sea-fan gorgonians reported deeper on the slope.
Best Season
Year-round, with the calmest boat windows when west and north winds are light.
Typical Conditions
Protected from west and north winds, with a broad drop-off and a one-way boat drift.
Safety & Access At Valaxa North
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Treat it as a planned drift with pickup, keep buddy separation tight, and stay within the operator's ascent and bailout plan.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only access and operator pickup are part of the profile.
Legal Notes
Use a licensed operator and follow the drift and pickup plan; this is not a shore-entry site.
Local Intel For Valaxa North
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A broad drift slope that works from beginner to experienced levels depending on the route.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the drift and depth profile make it a stronger scuba outing.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is secondary here; the site is mainly for boat-supported scuba drift dives.
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Exposure Profile at Valaxa North
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