The Bottle
This captivating dive explores not one, but two extraordinary caves. The first cave, aptly named "Bottle Cave," boasts a unique bottle-shaped interior. The second cave features a stunning hole in the ceiling, leading divers back to the vibrant surface waters.
During this dive, you'll have the opportunity to venture along a vibrant wall adorned with colorful coral, sponges, and a plethora of small fish, crustaceans, and invertebrates. The underwater ecosystem is teeming with life, creating a mesmerizing experience for advanced open water divers.
With a maximum depth of 25 meters and excellent visibility, often exceeding 20 meters, this dive guarantees awe-inspiring views. To access this enchanting site, divers must hold an advanced open water certification. The captivating swim-through at the end of the dive stretches for 5 meters, revealing an astonishing cave waiting to be explored.
Located in Giannades, in the Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands within the Corfu Regional Unit, this dive site is a hidden gem in the Ionian Islands, Greece. With its close proximity of just 20 minutes from the diving center, it offers convenience and an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Explore the depths of this dive site, and discover the wonders of Greece's underwater world.
During this dive, you'll have the opportunity to venture along a vibrant wall adorned with colorful coral, sponges, and a plethora of small fish, crustaceans, and invertebrates. The underwater ecosystem is teeming with life, creating a mesmerizing experience for advanced open water divers.
With a maximum depth of 25 meters and excellent visibility, often exceeding 20 meters, this dive guarantees awe-inspiring views. To access this enchanting site, divers must hold an advanced open water certification. The captivating swim-through at the end of the dive stretches for 5 meters, revealing an astonishing cave waiting to be explored.
Located in Giannades, in the Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands within the Corfu Regional Unit, this dive site is a hidden gem in the Ionian Islands, Greece. With its close proximity of just 20 minutes from the diving center, it offers convenience and an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Explore the depths of this dive site, and discover the wonders of Greece's underwater world.
Diving Conditions Score for The Bottle
7.3
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for The Bottle
Depth
25m
Visibility
23m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for The Bottle
Wave Height
0.2m
Wind Speed
18.7 m/s
Water Temp
25.8°C
Visibility
34.74km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.05s
Air Temperature
32.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for The Bottle
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Dive Score Chart for The Bottle
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.845555555555555/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.2m, Wind 2.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 8.253225806451614/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at The Bottle: 06:00
Sunset at The Bottle: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at The Bottle 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: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.2m (3s), Wind: 2.3 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.2m, Wind: 2.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for The BottleAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at The Bottle
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 The Bottle
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 The Bottle
January
Score: 8.8
December
Score: 8.4
February
Score: 8.1
Ideal Conditions for The Bottle
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 The Bottle
The Bottle 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 - Jun 29, 2026
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