Is Greece good for scuba diving?
Greece and the Greek islands are welcomed with hot, dry summers with sea temperatures ranging from 22-26°C, to a cooler 15-18°C in the winter meaning scuba diving in Greece can be enjoyed year round. A 3/5mm wetsuit is recommended in the summer and 5/7mm wetsuit in the winter months.
Is scuba diving in Crete good?
The Best Scuba Diving Sites around Crete Chania is considered by most to be the spot to visit for diving. With stone arches, fantastic volcanic rocky reefs, and an abundance of marine life in the water surrounding Chania town, it’s a hard spot to pass up for diving. However, there is no shortage of diving sites around.
Where is the best place to dive in Greece?
Greece’s Ten Best Scuba Diving Spots
- Sykati Beach, Kalymnos. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/ Public Domain.
- The view of Santorini from Nea Kameni.
- A secluded beach in Mykonos.
- A beach on the Greek island of Lesvos.
- Schinaria Beach in Crete.
- Elephant Cave, Crete.
- Britannic shipwreck, Kea.
- Zakynthos.
Can you dive in Santorini?
Clear blue waters, impeccable beaches, crisp skies, and warm temperature, Santorini has it all. This and many more makes Santorini a diving delight both for beginners and experienced certified divers.
Where can you dive in Europe?
Ten Best Dive Sites in Europe in 2021
- Blockship Tabarka, Scapa Flow, Scotland. This shallow 18 m dive is a real beauty.
- The Zenobia, Cyprus. The wreck of a huge ferry.
- Cirkewwa, Malta.
- Silfra, Thingvellir, Iceland.
- Blue Hole, Gozo.
- Chios island, Greece.
- Eddystone Reef, England.
- Fortunal, Vis Island, Croatia.
Is the sea in Greece warm?
Generally very warm Ionian sea and central Mediterranean, slightly ‘cooler’ Aegean sea. The western coast of Greece, including the islands Corfu, Lefkada and Cephalonia is very warm, with sea surface temperatures in 28-30 °C range.
Can You scuba dive in Greece in the summer?
Greece and the Greek islands are welcomed with hot, dry summers with sea temperatures ranging from 22-26°C, to a cooler 15-18°C in the winter meaning scuba diving in Greece can be enjoyed year round. A 3/5mm wetsuit is recommended in the summer and 5/7mm wetsuit in the winter months.
Where to dive in the Peloponnese?
The Peloponnese Wreck off Mykonos is one of the most iconic dives of the islands, so be sure to dive this 1930’s shipwreck. On Naxos, see the seaplane wreck, the Arado 196.
What are the best places to dive on Crete?
The Koundouros Reef is teeming with marine life, and the visibility can be excellent. In addition, f or those with the necessary training and experience, take some time to do a cave dive while on Crete. The El Greco Cave offers an expansive channel to swim through, as well as a contained air pocket where you can surface.
