Best Diving sites in Greece

6 dive logs in “Greece”

1. Greece is definitely a very interesting place for wreck divers. It has the highest concentration of wrecks in its waters, and every year new ones are discovered. The best place for me is Leros island in the Dodecanese island group. Due to a fierce battle during World War 2, the sea bottom around the island is more like an under water museum, telling the story of the Battle of Leros. Landing vessels, planes, bombers, barches, platforms, anti-submarine nets, and the wreck of the famous Greek destroyer “the Queen Olga” have found their resting place their at a depth between 16 and 50 meters. You can do more than 10 different wreck dives here. And the island offers everything that you expect from Grrek islands: Great hospitality in numerous accomodations, pittoresque little ports, great food, but no mass tourism on Leros. For divers and non-divers a super place to spend a holiday.

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   • Hi Carolina,

     First, I’d like to thank you for reading Divezone, and for taking the time too leave your review of diving in Greece here! Plus, what a nice, informative and useful review! Thank you!

     I’m sure I’ll help divers decide which of the amazing Greek islands to discover!

     Best bubbles, always!

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2. I have been diving in Greece for many years and it is a great diving destination…if you know where to go. Since the lifting of restrictions in 2006, around 200 dive centers have sprung up like mushrooms, and whilst the regulatory framework with regards to safety standards is very good, not all dive areas offer the same quality diving. With quality diving I mean the attraction under water and a small number of divers in the water. In house dive centers (i.e. on the premises of a hotel) are not particularly common and house reef diving is extremely rare (actually I know of only one dive center on Samos Island offering house reef diving). Dives are thus typically executed from boats. The diving conditions are generally very good, with visibilities between 20 and 40 m and rarely with any significant currents. Wind can be an issue, especially in the month of August and on the Cycladic Islands.

   I would say that there are around 10-15 dive areas with really good dive sites, that would also appeal to experienced and well-traveled divers. In the north of the Ionian island of Kefalonia, for example. You find some excellent wrecks, sweet water caverns/caves similar to the Mexican Cenotes and a very diverse underwater fauna. The island of Leros is a wreck divers` paradise. Little known, it is a small Truk Lagoon at a fraction of the price. Samos Island is reachable with direct flights from many European cities and offers a perfect combination of diving, swimming, nature and historical sightseeing. It also features the only (in-house) dive center in Greece jointly operated by a highly experienced and diver-oriented EU-based dive trip operator. The beautiful island of Naxos also offers some great dives, with an attractive ship wreck and a (rare) Beaufighter in excellent condition. The area off Cape Sounion in the greater Athens area has a number of wrecks, notably the “SS Patris”, a paddle steamer that sank in 1868 and is still in astonishingly good condition. The south coast of Crete is little explored and dives sometimes have expeditionary character. These are only some examples that come to mind. If you avoid the highly touristic islands in high season, you will typically be diving in a small group of 6-10 divers. A real treat, if you think of the mass-diving in the Red Sea.

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3. Diving in Greece is fascinating. Although Greece is not famous for mantas or sharks, the aquatic life is very interesting. Dolphins and Tunas are quite often around and most of encouters are with Groupers, Scorpionfishes, Moray Eels, Rays, Lobsters, lots of smaller groups of fish, Nudibrands and lately Lionfishes and species immigrating from the Red Sea.
   What really make Greece interesting for diving is the wild morphology of the sea bed. You will mostly find drop-offs, deep walls, caverns and canyons.
   Diving in Greece is also very safedue to the lack of currents and dangerous species, which makes the water a perfect place for all levels and idial to start diving or develop tech diving.
   It is a fast growing destination suitable for all!

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   • Hello Anastasios!
     I simply wanted to thank you for reading Divezone and for the great insight you have provided above!I’m glad that you seem to be having a blast diving in Greece!

     Safe bubbles!

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4. I absolutely agree — Greece is one of the most incredible diving destinations in the world! From crystal-clear waters and abundant marine life to historic shipwrecks and hidden caves, there’s something for every diver. The Aegean and Ionian seas offer perfect conditions almost year-round, with warm water, excellent visibility, and easy access from islands and coastal towns.

   For anyone planning their first dive in Greece, I highly recommend exploring spots around Athens and nearby islands — the combination of stunning underwater landscapes and rich Greek culture makes it truly unforgettable.

   If you want a practical guide on discovering scuba diving in Greece, i am remaining at your disposal for tips, courses, and local dive experiences.

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