Islet of Marathi
Palaiosouda also known as Marathi is an islet located south of the area of Marathi, close to Souda Bay in Crete. The islet is a popular dive site
by boat 20 minutes from almedira harbour.
fairly good, sometimes there can be surges and waves on the surface
15
30
Yes
Yes
No
Minnewaska wreck
Minnewaska had been launched in 1908 and sailed the London to New York route until 1915 when she was requisitioned by the British Army with disastrous consequences. In 1916, she struck a mine in Souda Bay, Crete, in the Mediterranean sea. With 1,800 troops on board and badly damaged, she was beached and written off as a total loss.
by boat 30 minutes from almedira harbour.
fairly good conditions sometimes it can be windy and cause surges or waves on the surface.
No other strong currents close to the divesite.
10
22
Yes
No
Yes
Elephant's Cave
The cavern’s entrance is between 7.5 and 12 meters deep with a width of about 9 meters. After swimming in for about 40 meters a series of exquisite red and white stalagmites and stalactites are revealed to greet divers as they emerge into the cave. Divers enter a world that has existed peacefully, for centuries transformed into a fabulous underwater paradise of colour and remarkable natural features. The cave’s natural “decoration” is absolutely magical. Gorgeous white and red formations decorate the ceiling and floor, glinting in the briefest touch of light. The existence of these formations above and below the water surface is a clear indication that the cave has been shaped several thousands of years ago, when the sea waters were much lower. Among the treasures of the cave are the fossilized remains of an elephant which include vertebra, teeth and a tusk
Access Type: By boat
Access Time: Instant access
Access Easyness: Easy to find
good conditions
7
12
Yes
Yes
Yes
British Wreck
The name Minnewaska comes from the American Indian word meaning clear water. The ship was built in Belfast in November 1908 and It was 183 meters long constructed as a passenger steamer. During the first world war the ship was used by the British military to transport troops. On the 29th November 1916 the ship was leaving Souda the troops onboard when she struck a mine laid by a German submarine UC23. Hold below the water line she started to sink Captain Gates steered a course to the nearest land to try to beach the ship in the area of Marathi. Here all the survivors from the explosion made it to the shore the wreck remained here for many years until it was sold to a Italian company for scrap. One section was too deep to salvage and it is this 50 meter long, 10 meter wide section that can be seen by divers today at a depth between 12 and 20 meters
Access Type: By boat
Access Time: Instant access
Access Easyness: Easy to find
Good conditions
16
20
Yes
Yes
No
Pervolitsa Bay
This is an unusual place and will conquer you with serenity. The steep road down the mountain, small stone stairs to get to a small private beach, where is the entrance to the underwater world, makes it special. In this beach you can find beautiful marine scenes, with many different marine animals, caves, rocky bottom and huge rocks. This place is like a small underwater paradise.
Also here you can find the rare “Sea Eye”, a unique creation of nature itself, the best souvenir you from Crete and talisman for good luck and protection against evil eye!
Access Type: By boatAccess Tim
e: Instant access
Access Easyness: Easy to find
good conditions
16
40
Yes
Yes
No
Lighthouse Wall
One of the reasons we love diving to the lighthouse at Cape Drapano is pure adrenaline. On each dive the deep blue feel like happening in slow motion. This is the best feeling … Just Adventure!
Access Type: By boat
Access Time: Instant access
Access Easyness: Easy to find
good conditions
10
35
Yes
Yes
No
Karga Island
The diving on the island Karga be impressed by the colors of the sea and the wide variety of marine life.
Dive site activities
Marine biology
Night dive
Dive training
Snorkeling / Free diving
Photography
with boat
Biology Interest: Outstanding
Average depth (m): 5
Maximum depth (m): 12
Current: Low ( < 1 knot)
Visibility: Excellent ( > 30 m)
5
12
Yes
Yes
No
Koutalas Beach
The beautiful coastline of Koutalas (the name comes from its shape which resembles a spoon koutali in Greece), is ideal for divers of all levels of training diving.
Dive site activities:
Marine biology
Children dive
Night dive
First dive
Dive training
Snorkeling / Free diving
Orientation
Photography
Access Type: From shore
Access Time: Instant access
Access Easyness: Easy to find
Rate the Dive Site: Great
Diver Experience: All divers
Biology Interest: InterestingAverage depth (m): 3
Maximum depth (m): 20
Current: None
Visibility: Excellent ( > 30 m)
3
20
Yes
Yes
No
Gods cave
A dive that begins from a cave and ends at the sea, or vice versa.
Dive site activities
Dive training
Speleology
Photography
Access Type: By boat
Access Time: Instant access
Access Easyness: Easy to find
good conditions, no currents
20
30
Yes
No
No
Seal cave
A completely closed spring cave is waiting for you to explore it!! As diver swim through the cave, will notice the fresh water mixed with salt water creating the halocline effect!At last five meters is only fresh crystal clear water with great vivibilityThe diver is surfing to the main chamber of the cave, which is full of stalactites and stalagmates. Minimum depth 5 meters, maximum 18 meters suitable for advanced divers.
DIVE SITE ACTIVITIES
Speleology
Orientation
Photography
Access Type: By boat
Access Time: Instant access
Access Easyness: Easy to find
good conditions
5
18
Yes
Yes
Yes
The cavern
A spectacular dive site. Enter the cavern in a depth of 14m and be amazed of the huge chamber with the natural light that comes from the opening in the roof!!!! With maximum depth of 22 meters and minimum of 12 is a dive for all level of divers.
Dive site activities
Speleology
Orientation
Photography
Access Type: By boat
Access Time: Instant access
Access Easyness: Easy to find
good conditions
12
22
Yes
Yes
Yes