What level of diving experience is required for Omprogialos Beach?

Omprogialos Beach is rated beginner. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Omprogialos Beach?

At Omprogialos Beach, divers commonly encounter: groupers, moray eels, octopus, sea fans, damselfish, conger eels.

Where is Omprogialos Beach located?

Omprogialos Beach is located in Greece, in the Crete region (coordinates: 34.9263, 23.6132).

Omprogialos Beach Diving - Crete, Greece

Omprogialos Beach is a peaceful beginner dive on Crete's south coast near Paleochora. This quiet beach offers a gentle shore entry to a shallow reef area with scattered boulders and rock formations over a sandy seabed. The sheltered position ensures calm, warm water and visibility that often exceeds 25 meters. Marine life is typical of the pristine south coast: octopus, cuttlefish, sea bream, wrasse, and blennies are regularly encountered. The rocky areas harbour nudibranchs, small crabs, and hermit crabs, making it a rewarding site for patient observers. With no crowds and easy conditions, it's a perfect spot for relaxed diving and underwater photography in the crystal-clear Libyan Sea.