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Kakava Amphorae Yard
“Kakava” is an extended ancient wrecks site, once believed to be a submerged village. There is an abundance of amphorae, primarily from Roman era wrecks with at least one from 2nd century BC. Around the reef more evidence of ancient to modern day wrecks are present, such as steel ship parts and huge coal pieces, marking the resting place of an unknown steamboat. Schools of damselfish hover against the current attracting predators such as snappers, Mediterranean barracudas and amberjacks. Parrotfish, brown meagres, groupers, scorpionfish and octopuses occupy every recess and crevice along the reef. The site is situated between the two main nesting beaches for Loggerhead sea turtles around Kefalonia “Kaminia” and “Skala”, so chances to catch sight of one looking for her next meal, are quite high.
The depth of the site is 3-8 m, crystal water allows visibility of 20 m and temperature ranges between 22-27 °C in summer months. Occasionally a weak surface current may be encountered. Boat ride duration 6′.
Tilemaxos Cave
Out of the seagrass meadows (“Posidonia oceanica”) a lone reef rises, a death trap to ancient vessels passing through the area. At least 2 of those wooden merchant ships once roaming the Mediterranean, have found their final resting place here, scattering their ballast stones, lead and bronze parts of their hull and rigging and scores of amphorae – their primary cargo, proving the area a puzzle to seamen through the ages.
On the underside of a long shallow rocky ridge, there is a small yet impressive underwater cave and on top the rock there is an opening acting as a skylight shedding ample light into the interior. Also a variety of fish and quite often Loggerhead sea turtles are frequent visitors to the site.
The depth of the site is 3-8 m, crystal water allows visibility of 20 m and temperature ranges between 22-27 °C in summer months. Occasionally a substantial surface current may be encountered. Boat ride duration 5′.
Giant Rudder Wreck
At the eastern edge of Kakava Shoals and within an extended meadow of Neptune’s seagrass (Posidonia oceanica) a surprise awaits for divers to discover; the remains of an unidentified shipwreck. Huge riveted steel plates indicate that the vessel was built prior to WWII, when welding for shipbuilding wasn’t the settled method. Among shaft and winch parts the most impressive feature is the giant rudder of the ship that lies virtually intact. The steel pieces create a small artificial reef in the middle of seagrass where saddled and white seabreams, all kinds of wrasses, parrotfish and damselfish find shelter, whilst quite often predators like amberjacks and red snappers and also loggerhead turtles are visitors.
The depth of the site is 3-8 m, crystal water allows visibility of 20 m and temperature ranges between 22-27 °C in summer months. Occasionally a substantial surface current may be encountered. Boat ride duration 6′.
Twelve Anchors
Located at the northern extents of the Kakava reefs, this site is the most representative example of Mediterranean seafloor landscape and biodiversity in shallow coastal waters. Collapsed caves and holes, along with meadows of Posidonia sea grass create the perfect environment for parrotfish, wrasses, gilt head breams, scorpion fish, young groupers and snappers. Around the reef fragments of ancient clay jars (“amphoras”) can be spotted, however the highlight of the site are the 12 enormous, probably Byzantine era anchors, presumably ditched by a ship struggling to escape crashing on the reef. The depth of the site is 3-8 m, crystal water allows visibility of 20 m and temperature ranges between 22-27 °C in summer months.
Occasionally a substantial surface current may be encountered. Boat ride duration 5′.
The Eye
Around this protected bay there is shallow colorful reef, where a surprising variety of fish can be observed, since the holes and crevices on the rock are home to parrotfish, cardinal fish, blennies, sea bream, mullets, small crustaceans and many more species that find shelter there. Along the coastline there are collapsed caverns that create passages to be explored and there is also an arch-shaped cave giving the opportunity to see impressive views of aquatic life against the blue background, just like looking through a porthole on the seafloor!
The depth of the site is 2-8 m, crystal water allows visibility of 20 m and temperature ranges between 22-27 °C in summer months. No surface currents are present. Boat ride duration 3′.
Dias Rock
Dias is a rocky islet on the south of Kefalonia, and can be visited within one of our private chartered tours. This is the dominant landmark of an area of swallow reefs and some of the richest fishing fields around Kefalonia. Once home to a monastery and in earlier times a temple dedicated to Greek God of Gods, Zeus, now on top holds a small church accessible by a stairway for those looking for stunning views of Kefalonia
Snorkelers can circumvent the rock to explore the cavelets and passages that hold numerous species of fish, crustaceans and cephalopods, while Loggerhead turtles are common visitors. Among the stars are slipper lobsters and triton’s trumpets. Along the route pottery and ceramics from the ancient and the Christian temples can be spotted.
The depth of the site is 3-10 m, crystal water allows visibility of 20 m and temperature ranges between 22-27 °C in summer months. Boat ride duration 35′.
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