Greek Islands for Divers? Here Are The Spots For Spectacular Dives

When you go on a beach vacation, do you spend more time underwater than on the beach? Are you attracted to fish, rocky seabeds, perhaps wrecks or archaeological remains? Let's talk about Greek islands for diving enthusiasts where you can indulge in diving. Greek islands for diving are numerous because the Aegean Sea's seabeds, among the most appreciated in the world, are incredibly rich in various treasures. The kilometers of coastlines to explore are vast. Of course, dives should be carried out with the proper equipment and only in sea areas where there are no specific bans, generally imposed to preserve archaeological areas. It is absolutely forbidden to bring to the surface or remove ancient objects found on the seabeds.
Foreign divers must possess a diploma or certification for diving, and any equipment brought from home must be declared upon entering Greece. Before diving, permission must be obtained from the port authorities, and basic safety rules must be followed during the diving.
The best months for diving in the Greek islands are the summer months, from June to September, when the water temperature can range from 16° to 23°. Generally, the sea is very clear, offering good visibility, and diving centers are widespread.
Below, in alphabetical order, we highlight some of the most appreciated Greek islands for scuba diving.

Alonissos (Sporades)

The crystal-clear waters of Alonissos island, as well as all the nearby islets, and the presence of the National Marine Park, the largest in Europe, make this area an ideal place for scuba diving in Greece.

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Kefalonia (Ionian)

Along the coasts of this island, the dive that attracts most divers is the search for the Perseus submarine, sunk during World War II.

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Chios (North Aegean)

An excellent spot for scuba diving, appreciated throughout Europe, where you can see various wrecks that have now become home to local fauna through very clear water. The island is suitable for both beginners and more experienced divers. Particularly noteworthy is the area known as "The Great Wall," where more experienced divers can descend to about 30 meters deep along a rocky wall rich in fish, corals, and marine vegetation.

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Crete

In Crete, you can admire very different seabeds depending on whether you dive in the Aegean Sea or the Libyan Sea. The water is very clear, not particularly cold, and the fish are generally very colorful. The most famous dive is to see the wreck of a large German plane (the Messerschmitt), the El Greco cave area, or the Daedalos reef.

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Kalymnos (Dodecanese)

This is the island of diving par excellence, as it even hosts the National School of Scuba Diving. Always inhabited by sponge fishermen, very common in this stretch of sea, it continues to be a hub of attraction for divers.

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Kea (Cyclades)

The best coastal area for diving is located in Koundouros, but the main attraction for divers is the large wreck of the Britannic passenger ship, off the coast of Kea, which sank during World War I. Dives are guided.

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Mykonos and Dragonisi (Cyclades)

The seabeds of Mykonos are interesting, but the real gem of the area is off the islet of Dragonisi, where a beautiful cave attracts divers from everywhere. It is not uncommon to spot the monk seal in this area.

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Naxos (Cyclades)

The island is much appreciated both for its coasts with caves and caverns and especially for dives to discover wrecks. The two most famous ones are the Beaufighter and the Arado 196 aircraft.

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Santorini (Cyclades)

Being a volcanic island, it offers the opportunity to dive, often on sheer walls into the sea and in underwater canyons, very different from usual, particularly along the coasts of the two islets of Thirasia and Nea Kameni, which also hides a small wreck.

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Zakynthos and Marathonisi (Ionian)

The island of Zakynthos, especially in the southwest, is rich in caves, caverns, and underwater arches where you can also encounter the Caretta Caretta turtles that have been coming to this island for millions of years to lay their eggs on the sandy beaches. The sea is very clear and rich in marine fauna: a good place for underwater photography.
The most popular diving spots are the large Blue Cave, the sulfur caves of Keri where you can spot the monk seal, the Octopus suitable for everyone, and the Barracuda for the presence of this fish. Also worth considering for diving is the islet of Marathonisi, with its characteristic turtle shape, where you can indeed spot the famous Caretta Caretta.

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