Dive-site story
The cargo ship Giannoula K sits upright on a sandy seabed off the southeast coast of Rhodes near Plimmiri. Sunk in a 1981 storm, the vessel remains largely intact, exposing open cargo holds and decks draped in marine growth across the Dodecanese wreck site.
Intact cargo holds and open deck structures
Pelagic schools circling the mast and superstructure
Calm waters within the sheltered bay
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calm seas and peak water temperatures coincide with the Mediterranean summer and early autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| European BarracudaSphyraena sphyraena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common |
Marine forecast
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