What level of diving experience is required for Shrimp cave?

Shrimp cave is rated advanced with depths of ≤ 40 m. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended, with PADI Advanced Open Water strongly recommended for this site.

What marine life can you see at Shrimp cave?

At Shrimp cave, divers commonly encounter: groupers, moray eels, octopus, sea fans, damselfish, conger eels.

Where is Shrimp cave located?

Shrimp cave is located in Greece, in the Greece region (coordinates: 36.5943, 27.0373).

Shrimp cave Diving - Greece, Greece

Shrimp Cave is an advanced cave dive near Nisyros reaching 40 meters, named for the exceptional populations of cave-dwelling shrimp found inside. The cave system extends deep into the volcanic rock with passages and chambers where hundreds of specialised shrimp species thrive in the dark, mineral-rich environment. The cave walls display volcanic mineral deposits in unusual colours, and thermal influence from Nisyros's caldera may warm the deeper sections. Beyond the shrimp, lobsters and other cave-adapted crustaceans inhabit the passages. Proper cave diving training, powerful lights, and guideline deployment are essential. A remarkable speleological dive showcasing the unique biology of Nisyros's volcanic cave systems.