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Snorkeling beaches in Thesprotia

4 snorkeling beaches in Thesprotia: with clearer water and rocky seabed. Check live wind & waves for each beach on CalmBeach before you go.

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Want clear water and rocks to explore in Thesprotia? These 4 beaches are good for snorkeling, usually with clearer water and a rocky or mixed seabed. Visibility is often better on low-wind days — check wind and waves in CalmBeach first.

The beaches

The order is not random: rockier seabeds first, and among those the ones whose orientation leaves them less exposed — that is where the water tends to stay clearest. Check conditions before you go.

  • Gallikos Molos
    • Sand & pebbles
    • Rocky seabed
    • Easy road access
    • More sheltered from northerlies

    The cove with the French name — Gallikos Molos is a narrow sandy beach at Sivota in Thesprotia, a little north of the harbour, with fine sand and some stony patches where you enter…

  • Mega Drafi
    • Pebbles
    • Rocky seabed
    • Easy path
    • More sheltered from northerlies

    Emerald water for snorkelling — Emerald water over sand and white pebbles that deepens quickly. It splits into three parts: the first has parking and a small bar with sunbeds, while…

  • Pisina
    Pisina
    • Pebbles
    • Rocky seabed
    • Boat access only
    • More sheltered from northerlies

    The natural "pool" of Sivota — Access only by boat. The same islet also has the famous Bella Vraka — a shallow (up to ~50 cm) sand strip you wade across.

  • Paralia Katsonisi
    • Pebbles
    • Rocky seabed
    • Boat access only
    • More sheltered from northerlies
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Good to know

Where do I snorkel when the north wind blows?

4 of the beaches listed here face away from all three northerly directions, based on their orientation: Gallikos Molos, Mega Drafi, Paralia Katsonisi and 1 more on this page. That usually means less chop and better visibility while the Meltemi is up — orientation is a strong hint, not a promise, so check wind and waves before you go.

Which beaches in Thesprotia are good for snorkeling?

The beaches listed here have rockier seabed and clearer water, where you are more likely to see fish and underwater life. Conditions vary, so check the forecast before you go.

When is snorkeling more comfortable?

Snorkel close to shore when conditions are mild and avoid strong wind, waves or currents. Check live wind and waves in the app and follow any local flags.

Wind and waves change every day. See live conditions for any of these beaches before you drive out.

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