Plongée à Zakynthos — Greece

Zakynthos' main underwater draw is its loggerhead sea turtles — the island hosts the Mediterranean's most important nesting beach. The Blue Caves in the north create dramatic light effects underwater, and the sea floor around the famous Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach offers cave and wall dives in stunning Ionian visibility.

Score
60.4
Visibilité
12–30m
Température
22–26°C
Meilleurs mois
May, June, July
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Zakynthos
GreeceMediterranean
60.4

SCORE

37.7872°N

20.8979°E

Zakynthos' main underwater draw is its loggerhead sea turtles — the island hosts the Mediterranean's most important nesting beach. The Blue Caves in the north create dramatic light effects underwater, and the sea floor around the famous Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach offers cave and wall dives in stunning Ionian visibility.

Greece's Turtle Island Dive Destination

Visibility12–30 m
Temperature22–26°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$60
Best MonthsMay, June, July, August
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML59.0CH32.0VIS76.0SV56.0TMP67.0DA62.0OP73.0TS66.0GT68.0VAL63.0CRD57.0SP57.0

Marine Life

59.0

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

Species Diversity
96
Megafauna Encounters
0
Reef Fish Abundance
98
Macro Life
30
Endemic Species
60
Marine Life Diversity
59.0
Coral & Reef Health
32.0
Visibility & Conditions
76.0
Dive Site Variety
56.0
Water Temperature
67.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
73.0
Topside Experience
66.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
63.0
Crowding
57.0
Social Proof
57.0

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

Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach boat tripKeri Caves boat toursea turtle (loggerhead) spotting at Laganas Bayolive oil tastingsunset at Keri Lighthouse

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Navagio Shipwreck Beach (viewpoint & boat)
  • Venetian Castle ruins (Bohali)
  • Byzantine Museum

Non-Diver Score

8/10

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 Chamber200 km — Athens Naval Hospital Hyperbaric Chamber
Nearest Hospital5 km

Hospital in Zakynthos Town; no chamber on island — flight to Athens (1 hr) for chamber

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Turtle Beach Diving Centre

PADI

4.8
280 reviewsNITROX

Nero Sport Diving

PADI

4.7
210 reviewsNITROX