Sterna dive site in Loutraki is an impressive wall dive featuring dramatic underwater topography, deep profiles, and a beautiful sheltered beach.
Dive Overview
Sterna is one of the most visually impressive shore dives near Loutraki, combining steep underwater walls with easy beach access.
At the time this guide was written (Summer 2022), access to the beach was via a rough but passable dirt road. Low-clearance cars may struggle in some sections, so approach carefully.
Divers can park either close to the beach itself or at the nearby taverna parking area, which provides easy stair access down to the shore.
Entry & Conditions
The beach takes its name from the natural rock pool (“sterna”) located on its northern side.
It is a beautiful sandy beach, ideal not only for diving but also for snorkeling and relaxed swimming. Apart from the nearby taverna, there are no additional facilities in the immediate area.
Entry is straightforward. After completing your buddy checks, swim toward the rocks on the northwestern side of the beach.
What You ‘ll See
As you approach the large rock formation, the seabed quickly reaches approximately 10 meters depth.
Shortly after descending, the main wall begins to form, dropping dramatically down to around 40 meters. Beyond the wall, deeper terraces continue toward even greater depths for properly trained divers.
The dive offers impressive underwater morphology and abundant marine life throughout the route, even in the shallower sections.
Divers can easily adapt the profile according to their certification level, making the site enjoyable both for moderate-depth recreational dives and deeper exploration.
Important Consideration
- Dirt road access
- Rapid depth increase
- Deep wall profile
- Limited nearby facilities
Depth Profile
The wall starts around 10 meters and descends to approximately 40 meters, with deeper terrain extending beyond.
Tips for divers
- Descend gradually while following the wall profile
- Stay within your planned depth and training limits
- Turn the dive based on depth and gas consumption
- Return via a shallower route for a relaxed ascent
- Explore the shallow wall sections during your safety stop
Why this dive stands Out
Sterna stands out for combining dramatic wall diving with easy shore access, offering both shallow beauty and serious depth in a single dive site.
Scubadiver.gr would like to thank me Spyros Argyrakis for the information and mr George Toumpaniaris for the great photos
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