Lepia Dive Centre

Located on the coast at Pefkos, near Lindos, Lepia Dive Centre has been a fixture of the Rhodes diving scene since 2012. The centre is built from local stone and is designed to be fully accessible, making it the only facility on the island specifically equipped to welcome divers with reduced mobility or special needs.

Whether you are looking to complete your first Open Water Diver certification or are progressing through technical stages like Tec 40, 45, or 50, the centre provides a structured and professional environment. The proximity to the Lindos basin and the diverse topography of the coastline ensures a wide variety of diving experiences.

The team is comprised of 11 instructors dedicated to high standards of safety and instruction. As a PADI 5 Star IDC (Instructor Development Center), the centre is capable of training both divers and future professionals, including Divemasters and instructor candidates.

In addition to standard recreational training, the centre holds a Disabled Divers International (DDI) certification, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive diving. The facilities include a modern classroom equipped with audiovisual tools for theory work, a comfortable waiting area, and a dedicated showroom for diving equipment.

The training catalogue is extensive, covering the full PADI spectrum from Scuba Diver and Open Water Diver through to Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver. The centre also offers specialty courses such as Peak Performance Buoyancy, Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, and Night Diver.

For those moving into technical diving, Lepia provides specialised training including Sidemount, Tec Sidemount, and the TecRec progression through Tec 40, Tec 45, and Tec 50. They also offer niche specialties like Cavern Diver, Search and Recovery, and Underwater Navigator.

Dive trips are conducted from a 7.5m semi-rigid boat capable of carrying two groups of 5 to 6 divers. The boat allows for quick access to the dive sites, with transit times often not exceeding 5 minutes. Nitrox is available for use on board.

The centre provides full equipment hire, using reliable brands such as Aqualung and Scubapro. For those preferring their own cylinders, the facility offers steel cylinders in 10, 12, and 15-litre volumes, as well as 6-litre cylinders for children.

An 11.1-litre aluminium Nitrox supply is available upon request. The shore-based facilities include a dedicated filling station, a storage room, showers, and easy step-free access throughout the centre.

The area offers diverse environments ranging from shallow reef flats to steep walls and cavern systems. Shore dives are frequently conducted in the sheltered waters of St. Paul’s Bay, providing a calm environment for beginners and refresher dives.