Diving the Dodecanese | Aegean Walls, Pinnacles & Wrecks

About Aegean – Dodecanese

The Dodecanese stretch along Turkey’s coast and gather a remarkable range of diving: Rhodes’ Lindos Wall and Kallithea caves, Kos’ turtle-friendly reefs and the Mariam wreck, Karpathos’ Apella Wall, Kalymnos’ seamount pinnacles, Leros’ WW2 Italian naval wrecks, Naxos and Amorgos caves, and more. The islands sit in clear, warm Aegean water with long seasons and good visibility. Rhodes is the hub, with steep walls, cavern systems and the El Greco artificial reef, while the smaller islands offer pristine drop-offs and pelagic visits. The blend of Crusader castles, Turkish-influenced towns and easy island hopping makes the Dodecanese a rich, varied region for divers who want walls, wrecks and abundant Mediterranean life without the Cyclades crowds.

Highlights

• ✓Lindos Wall (Rhodes): a steep wall with gorgonians and barracuda
• ✓The Caves of Kallithea (Rhodes): a cavern system with light openings
• ✓El Greco Wreck (Rhodes): a cargo ship artificial reef with lionfish
• ✓The Pinnacles (Kalymnos): seamounts with barracuda and tuna
• ✓The Italian Naval Base Wrecks (Leros): WW2 torpedo boats and freighters

Getting There

Fly into Rhodes (RHO) or Kos (KGS) international airports, or take a ferry from Piraeus or Turkey. Inter-island ferries and catamarans link Rhodes, Kos, Kalymnos, Leros, Karpathos and others. A rental car or scooter covers each island.