Now That Diving in Greece Is Allowed, How Is it?

Posted Apr 20th 2006 4:20PM by Willy Volk
Filed under: Dive Sites, Stories, Wreck, Boat, Mediterranean

diving Crete A few months ago, we mentioned that Greece was opening an estimated18,000 miles of coastline to divers. Although some people were concerned that looters would feel free to run rampant among the nation's countless wrecks, plundering, stripping, and seizing goods for themselves, it doesn't appear this has happened. At least, Western media hasn't been reporting it.

Recently, Divernet's John Liddiard had the opportunity to head to Crete -- Greece's largest island -- and explore the area. Did he dive countless wrecks? Pretty much. Were they the kind of wrecks you're thinking of? Probably not. Considering the drop-off around Crete's coast is steep, it appears that most of the ancient wrecks are very, VERY deep. Nevertheless, Crete's viz is great; the marine life is thriving; and there are plenty of floundered fishing boats and WWII-era ships in relatively shallow water to keep the average diver busy for a long time.

If you're interested in exploring Crete's wrecks, drop-offs and marine life for yourself, then you might want to check out Diver's Club Crete, Kalypso Diving Center, Scuba Kreta, Crete Underwater, or Stay Wet Dive Center.

Reader Comments

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1. Sounds a lot like a typical dive site in Croatia. Narrow shelf that leads you to about 15m followed by a steep drop to 50+ meters. Perfect for practicing freefall in slow motion ;)

Posted at 2:36AM on Apr 21st 2006 by Jernej

2. Hi there, i worked in Crete for nearly a year, and can confirm that the diving there is fantastic.. i would really recommend Agios Nicolaos, many great dive sites for all level of diver, and idylic little greek villages on land.. stunning scenery and away from the tack of places like Hersonnisos.. which brings me on to one word of warning.. never do a dm internship with the Creta-Maris dive centre, the list of reasons is long but suffice to say you will work seven days a week and probably won't be certified in the end. There is an interesting WW2 messerchmit bomber to see there, but you can see with other local dive centres. have fun and happy diving.

Posted at 9:31AM on Aug 9th 2006 by Prof Diver

3. I have just completed the PADI open water diver course in Hania Crete. The instructors are superb and the diving even better. I can fully reccommend the area for a diving holiday. There are dive centres popping up all over the area. Superb

Posted at 12:13PM on Sep 7th 2006 by nigel clay

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