The Pinnacles (Lichades Islands, Evia) | Central Greece Seamounts

Site Overview

The Pinnacles of the Lichades Islands are seamounts rising from deep blue water off the north-west tip of Evia, draped in gorgonians and swept by currents that draw schooling tuna, barracuda and amberjack. The blocks rise from around 45 m to near the surface, making it a versatile but demanding site: confident Open Water divers enjoy the bright top, while advanced divers drop down past the reef for the pelagic show in the blue. The open-water position means it can have current, so it is best for experienced divers, but the reward is pristine topography, superb visibility and a real sense of big-water diving. It is a favourite of photographers and of anyone who loves a pinnacle dive with serious energy, and a highlight of central Greece’s surprisingly rich coastline. The Pinnacles (Lichades Islands, Evia) sits within Mainland – Central Greece (Evia, Volos, Lamia) and is best described as a pinnacle and reef dive. The water here is typically clear, and the profile — from around 10 m down to 45 m — gives advanced divers a rewarding range of routes. Among the life you can expect are Bluefin Tuna, Barracuda, Amberjack, Red Gorgonian, Bogue. The site rewards a slow, observant approach, and good buoyancy keeps both diver and reef safe. With sensible planning around weather and boats, it ranks among the more memorable stops on a Greek diving trip.