Black Rock Dive Centre
Visitors say
We had a nice guided snorkling Tour today. The Tour to the sunken wreck is really worth the trip because of the clear water that allows a good vision on the variety of fish there is to see. Thanks a lot!
We booked a snorkelling trip with Black Rock and it was perfect from start to finish! Thank you to Nikki and Hayden for making the whole experience something we’ll never forget. Highly recommend booking your snorkelling/free diving with these guys on your next trip. We’ll be back!
About
Tucked along the sun-drenched southwestern coast of Lesvos near the village of Skala Eresou, Black Rock Dive Centre offers visitors the chance to explore the clear, warm waters of the Aegean Sea beneath the surface. Whether you are a first-time diver curious about the underwater world or an experienced diver looking to log more dives in a new setting, the centre caters to a range of skill levels with guided dives, introductory experiences, and recognised certification courses.
The waters off this stretch of Lesvos reward divers with visibility that can extend impressively on calm days, revealing rocky seabeds, sea caves, and the colourful marine life that thrives in the northeastern Aegean. The black volcanic rock formations that characterise this coastline give the centre its evocative name, and they create the kind of dramatic underwater topography that divers seek out. After a morning in the water, Skala Eresou's long sandy beach and relaxed tavernas are right on hand to round out the day.
For visitors who want to add an active, off-the-beach dimension to their time on Lesvos, Black Rock Dive Centre is a natural starting point. The combination of accessible diving conditions, professional instruction, and one of the island's most characterful coastal villages makes it a worthwhile stop for anyone travelling to the quieter, wilder western end of the island.
Before you go
What to expect
The black volcanic rocks that give the centre its name drop into exceptionally clear Aegean water, forming caves and crevices where octopus, moray eel, and shoals of sea bream shelter. Staff cater comfortably to first-timers on a try-dive as well as experienced divers working toward certification, so there is no need to arrive with prior knowledge. When you surface, Skala Eresou's long beach and unhurried waterfront tavernas are only minutes away.
Best time to visit
May through October for warm, calm water; July and August bring more visitors to the village but diving conditions are typically at their best.
How to get there
Skala Eresou sits on the southwestern coast, roughly an hour and a half's drive from Mytilene — head west through the island's interior and follow signs toward Eressos and then the shoreline.
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Becky Whitaker
September 2025
We booked a snorkelling trip with Black Rock and it was perfect from start to finish! Thank you to Nikki and Hayden for making the whole experience something we’ll never forget. Highly recommend booking your snorkelling/free diving with these guys on your next trip. We’ll be back!
Jakob Muhič
August 2025
We did a snorkeling trip and 2 dives with Black Rock Dive Centre and the whole experience has been fantastic! Nic has been amazing with the booking process and we loved Hayden’s humor! The snorkeling trip has been super enjoyable because of the small group and our guide Virgil told us interesting things about the area and the marine life during the trip. The snorkeling trip is a great combination of marine life and underwater rock formations with a great visibility. The SCUBA dives were incredible, with fantastic rock canyons, moray eels and big groups of different kinds of fish! The whole team has been super professional throughout the trip! Thanks again to everyone at Black Rock Dive Centre for an amazing time! ☀️
Hanna Barraclough
August 2025
I went on a Snorkeling trip with my partner and son while on holiday in Eresos. Nikki was great at communicating helping us get booked in via what's app and very helpful in accomodating us when it can to meeting on the date. Our snorkeling trip its self was fab I'm padi cert (although many years since I last dove) but the rest of my group was not, so snorkeling was something we could all enjoy. All equipment was provided, we joined another family and made a small group. Hayden and Sara our guides were both welcoming friendly and knowledgeable guides, my partner and my son were less water confident than me and Sara was a great support too them and I was still able to get the best experience for my level of confidence in snorkeling also. Loved it, wish I'd have been diving. We visit Eresos often I will definitely be back to refresh my padi and take a dive next time I visit... My son is highly interested in doing his padi now and I have much confidence that the team at BlackRock would be a fabulous place to do this. Thanks all. See you again 🫧🐟🪸❤️
Jan van der Elsen
July 2025
First quick visit to get some info for future diving 🤿 Very friendly staff!
Kathleen Chen
June 2025
Lovely, attentive team that cares about their divers. Janie made me feel secure as a first time diver and shares her passion for the sport. I also appreciated the flexible scheduling. Highly recommend this dive shop if you’re looking for a personable, fun experience.
bastibreder
August 2024
We had a nice guided snorkling Tour today. The Tour to the sunken wreck is really worth the trip because of the clear water that allows a good vision on the variety of fish there is to see. Thanks a lot!
Karolina W
June 2024
Very nice and relaxing divings with Hayden. Great people, nice spots :)
Asbjørn Christensen
August 2021
We had a family package, with snorkling, discovery dives and guided dives. Everybody had a great experience, and Hayden (owner) and Ross were very nice and helpful to us and were safe divers. Hayden also taught diving theory very clearly to our young discovery divers.
Tim H
September 2018
Hayden and Joel were very good with us. Thanks guys
Georgina Attfield
August 2017
Great dive centre, Hayden and his team very professional and fun
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