Diving Corfu | Ionian Caves, Reefs & Wrecks

About Ionian Islands – Corfu

Corfu anchors the northern Ionian and pairs emerald coastline with some of Greece’s most dramatic wall and reef diving. The island’s east coast, around Paleokastritsa, is a maze of submerged caves, arches and canyons lit by shafts of light, while offshore pinnacles like Colovri Reef rise from deep water to host amberjacks, barracuda and the occasional eagle ray. The western coast is more exposed, with steep walls such as Ermones dropping to 50 m and carrying gorgonians and sea fans. Corfu also preserves a small fleet of historic wrecks — the SS Ardena, the Antiope and the SS Vera — that have become artificial reefs crowded with morays, conger eels and macro life. Shallow bays like Chomi Beach make the island ideal for training and relaxed night dives. With a UNESCO-listed old town, Venetian architecture and a lush, green landscape, Corfu is a complete destination that blends easy Mediterranean diving with rich culture and very good visibility through the long summer season.

Highlights

• ✓Colovri Reef: a pinnacle rising from 40 m with amberjacks, barracuda and eagle rays
• ✓The Arch (Paleokastritsa): caverns and swim-throughs with light beams, groupers and nudibranchs
• ✓The Wrecks of Corfu: SS Ardena, Antiope and SS Vera as artificial reefs
• ✓Ermones Wall: a steep drop-off to 50 m with gorgonians and sea fans
• ✓Chomi Beach Reef: a shallow training and night-dive site with cuttlefish and seahorses

Getting There

Fly into Corfu International Airport (CFU), then transfer to your base. Paleokastritsa, Gouvia and Corfu Town all have dive centres, and a rental car or taxi reaches the coves and harbours. Most centres run hotel pickups.