Scuba Diving in Greece: 4 beautiful places to be!
Greece is known for having crystal clear waters with amazing visibility. You can see thousands of species of fish and corals, sponges, fossilized plants, ancient walls, and shipwrecks. The seabeds that will amaze you:
Cyclades
Specifically Santorini, Mykonos, and Paros! The volcanic origin of Santorini gives it a unique beauty. Dive in and explore the shipwreck at Palea Kameni, Cape Tripiti, and the reef at Adiavati. In Mykonos, you will see “Kalafatis” shipwreck, beautiful reefs, “Peloponnisos” and “Anna II” shipwrecks, and the stunning seabed around the islet of Reneia. In Paros, you will be amazed by the underwater beauty at the sites of Tourlitis, Vryokastro, Fruros, and the bay of Santa Maria.
Dodecanese
Kalymnos, or “the sponge island” has a very rich seabed, teeming with life and beauty. The reefs, caves, shipwrecks, and various kinds of fish, create a dreamlike scene. Visit the area of Therma – Pithari, the diving park, the sponge farms in Kastelli and Kampi. Leros, also known as “the underwater museum”. Find a diving center and explore the depths of this unique island.
Crete
Crete’s ocean bottom is full of underwater caves! Visit Agia Pelagia in Heraklion, and you will be left speechless. There are also numerous shipwrecks, as well as airplane ruins in the ocean bottom, that display the island’s long history. Dive in the bay of Souda, and on the rocky shores from Kalyves to Georgioupolis. Visit the underwater Elephants cave and the cape of Spatha and Gramvousa.
Ionian Islands
Melissani cave in Kefalonia is waiting for you to explore it. Don’t waste any more time. Zakynthos in the area of Candle Lake has some imposing sea caves ready to be explored. In other places of the island, if you’re lucky, you can swim alongside loggerhead sea turtles and mediterranean monk seals! This summer get ready to discover the underwater world of Greece… Become the best Aqua Fitness Instructor – only at Base Training Academy Ariana Davila Seminars Recent Articles
