Donald’s Place
Located near the Verlassen area in Greece, Donald's Place is a popular dive site named after a local diver. This site offers an incredible drop off and a stunning wall with cracks and crevasses. Divers can expect to encounter a colorful array of fish and moray eels peeking out from their cozy caves. While the best features of the site are found at depths between 20 and 25 meters, it is worth noting that the maximum depth is 30 meters.
With a maximum visibility of 19 meters, Donald's Place provides excellent conditions for macro photography. The absence of strong currents makes it suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. It is conveniently located just a short 5-minute boat ride from the shore.
The dive site's specific location is in the Κέρκυρα - Παλαιοκαστρίτσα (Palaiokastritsa) area, under the administrative authority of the Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands, Corfu Regional Unit, within the Ioanian Islands region of Western Greece and the Ionian. Its postal code is 49083.
With a maximum visibility of 19 meters, Donald's Place provides excellent conditions for macro photography. The absence of strong currents makes it suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. It is conveniently located just a short 5-minute boat ride from the shore.
The dive site's specific location is in the Κέρκυρα - Παλαιοκαστρίτσα (Palaiokastritsa) area, under the administrative authority of the Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands, Corfu Regional Unit, within the Ioanian Islands region of Western Greece and the Ionian. Its postal code is 49083.
Diving Conditions Score for Donald’s Place
8.9
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Donald’s Place
Depth
23m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Donald’s Place
Wave Height
0.78m
Wind Speed
2.9 m/s
Water Temp
26.2°C
Visibility
26.72km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.65s
Air Temperature
25.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Donald’s Place
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Dive Score Chart for Donald’s Place
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.321960784313728/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.36m, Wind 3.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.923772893772895/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Donald’s Place: 06:00
Sunset at Donald’s Place: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Donald’s Place are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 9.3/10
Waves: 0.36m (4.25s), Wind: 3.4 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.3m, Wind: 3.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Donald’s PlaceAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Donald’s Place
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Donald’s Place
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.4/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Donald’s Place
January
Score: 8.8
December
Score: 8.4
February
Score: 8.1
Ideal Conditions for Donald’s Place
Water Temp
27.6°C / 81.7°F
July
Visibility
15.9m / 52.2ft
October
Wave Height
0.8m / 2.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Donald’s Place
Donald’s Place shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.6°C) and January the coldest (6.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). March is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 3, 2026
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