Greece · Spearfishing zone
South-east Kythira coast & Dragonares islets underwater archaeological site
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at South-east Kythira coast & Dragonares islets underwater archaeological site.
The sea covering the south-eastern coasts of Kythira, including the Dragonares rocky islets, is a declared underwater archaeological site (KYA ΥΠΠΟ/ΓΔΑΠΚ/ΑΡΧ/Α1/Φ43/63198/4349 of 12-11-2003, ΦΕΚ 1786 Β΄/2003), protecting ancient wrecks and anchorages. Spearfishing is expressly prohibited, along with towed gear, mechanical shellfish harvesting, sponge fishing, aquaculture and bait collection. The closure runs along the whole south-east coast, not just at the pin.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
36.1980°N, 23.0600°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Greece
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
