Plongée à Crete — Greece

Crete combines legendary Minoan history with surprisingly good Aegean diving — the Elephant Cave with its ancient stalactites, WWII German aircraft wrecks, and underwater amphora fields tell stories spanning millennia. Clean, warm Mediterranean waters and excellent visibility complement the island's extraordinary cuisine and cultural wealth.

Score
67.5
Visibilité
15–40m
Température
15–27°C
Meilleurs mois
May, June, July
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Crete
GreeceMediterranean Sea
67.5

SCORE

35.2401°N

24.4709°E

Crete combines legendary Minoan history with surprisingly good Aegean diving — the Elephant Cave with its ancient stalactites, WWII German aircraft wrecks, and underwater amphora fields tell stories spanning millennia. Clean, warm Mediterranean waters and excellent visibility complement the island's extraordinary cuisine and cultural wealth.

Minoan History Meets Aegean Diving

Visibility15–40 m
Temperature15–27°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmild
2-Tank Dive$80
Best MonthsMay, June, July, August
CertificationOpen WaterBeginner Friendly

Score Breakdown

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ML55.0CH35.0VIS78.0SV68.0TMP62.0DA68.0OP72.0TS90.0GT82.0VAL72.0CRD60.0SP68.0

Marine Life

55.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
52
Megafauna Encounters
38
Reef Fish Abundance
58
Macro Life
62
Endemic Species
48
Marine Life Diversity
55.0
Coral & Reef Health
35.0
Visibility & Conditions
78.0
Dive Site Variety
68.0
Water Temperature
62.0
Depth & Access
68.0
Operator Quality
72.0
Topside Experience
90.0
Getting There
82.0
Value & Cost
72.0
Crowding
60.0
Social Proof
68.0

Dive Types

cavewallwreckreef

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Knossos PalaceSamariá GorgeSpinalonga islandCretan cuisine tours

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Knossos Minoan Palace
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum
  • Spinalonga fortress

Non-Diver Score

10/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifevibrant

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber10 km — Heraklion University Hospital Hyperbaric Unit
Nearest Hospital10 km

Heraklion University Hospital has a hyperbaric chamber; DAN Europe coverage recommended — major hospital services available

Skill LevelBeginner Friendly
Current Strengthmild

Top Operators

Blue Adventures Diving

PADI

4.8
300 reviewsNITROX

Pelagos Dive Centre

SSI

4.7
180 reviewsNITROX
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