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DIVING GREECE TOP DIVE SITES - AEGEAN SEA

TOP DIVE SITES – AEGEAN SEA




Anna II – the wreck of a 60 m long carrier lies at a depth of 35 m. The ship sank in 1995 and remains in pretty good condition. The wreck hosts a variety of marine life.
Location: southern east of Mykonos Island (Cyclades)
Type of dive: boat dive
Requirements: BSAC Sports Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water


Blue Dome – the Blue Dome is an amazing underwater cave with plenty of light coming from the entrance. The walls are covered by colourful corals and other marine life.
Location: Paros Island (Cyclades)
Type of dive: boat dive
Sea bed: rock
Requirements: BSAC Sports Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water


Cathedral – this dive spot is famous for unique rock formations and one wide swim through called “The Cathedral”. This place hosts rich sea life – sponges, corals, groupers, tuna fish, etc. The maximum depth is 23 m.
Location: Antiparos Island (Cyclades)
Type of dive: boat dive
Sea bed: sand
Requirements: BSAC Sports Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water


Dragonisi – this uninhabited island is famous for its beautiful underwater caves, amazing rock formations and great visibility. Sometimes monk seals can be seen in this area. This is a weather-dependent dive.
Location: Dragonisi Island, south of Mykonos Island (Cyclades)
Type of dive: boat dive
Sea bed: rock
Requirements: BSAC Ocean Diver, PADI Open Water


Grouper Rocks – one of many beautiful reefs in Cyclades. It is suitable even for beginners due to the relatively shallow depth. Divers will be overwhelmed by abundant marine life in this area.
Location: west of Paradise Beach, Mykonos Island (Cyclades)
Type of dive: boat dive
Sea bed: sand
Requirements: BSAC Ocean Diver, PADI Open Water


Kallithea Bay – beautiful rock formations (e.g. open caverns) with plenty of light create spectacular underwater views. Also a nice reef is located in this area. The maximum depth is 22 m. Divers will enjoy great visibility in this area as well as rich aquatic life such as eels, cuttlefish, groupers, seahorses, lobsters, starfish and octopi. Other popular dive spots in Kallithea Bay include The Mushroom, The Blue Hole and The Crystal Fish Alley.
Location: Kalithea Bay, Rhodes
Type of dive: shore/boat dive
Sea bed: rock
Requirements: BSAC Ocean Diver, PADI Open Water


Paradise Reef – a great dive even for inexperienced divers. Paradise Reef is a home to large grouper and other sea life. The depth ranges from 5 to 30 m.
Location: Paradise Beach, Mykonos Island (Cyclades)
Type of dive: boat dive
Sea bed: sand
Requirements: BSAC Ocean Diver, PADI Open Water


Peloponnisos – the wreck of Greek ship lies at a depth of 20 to 45 m. She sank in 1930s. Besides the wreck, divers can enjoy a beautiful and lively reef in this area. This is a weather-dependent dive.
Location: near north eastern coast of Mykonos Island (Cyclades)
Type of dive: boat dive
Sea bed: sand/rock
Requirements: BSAC Sports Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water


Prasonisia – this is an exciting multi-level dive spot. Besides abundant marine life divers will find here various antiquities. The maximum depth is 18 m.
Location: southern west of Mykonos Island (Cyclades)
Type of dive: boat dive
Requirements: BSAC Ocean Diver, PADI Open Water


Silent Reef – this area is famous for the beautiful reef and ancient artifacts littering the sea bed – amphorae, anchors, etc. The maximum depth is 18 m. This is a great dive for all levels of divers.
Location: Kythnos Island (Cyclades)
Type of dive: boat dive
Requirements: BSAC Ocean Diver, PADI Open Water


St. Spiridion Reef – an excellent and easy dive, perfect for beginners. The maximum depth is 18 m. The reef is not the only attraction in this area. Divers will also enjoy rich sea life (groupers, morays, sea urchins, octopi) and small caverns.
Location: Paros Island (Cyclades)
Type of dive: boat dive
Sea bed: rock
Requirements: BSAC Ocean Diver, PADI Open Water


The Doors – this is a deep and spectacular dive. The amazing rock formations arise even above the water surface. The maximum depth is 40 m. The main attractions of this dive spot include reefs and rich marine fauna and flora. Lucky divers may meet tuna fish in this area.
Location: Paros Island (Cyclades)
Type of dive: boat dive
Sea bed: rock
Requirements: BSAC Sports Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water