What level of diving experience is required for Vlamis Villas, Stavros?

Vlamis Villas, Stavros is rated intermediate. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Vlamis Villas, Stavros?

At Vlamis Villas, Stavros, divers commonly encounter: groupers, moray eels, octopus, sea fans, damselfish, conger eels.

Where is Vlamis Villas, Stavros located?

Vlamis Villas, Stavros is located in Greece, in the Crete region (coordinates: 34.9263, 23.6132).

Vlamis Villas, Stavros Diving - Crete, Greece

Vlamis Villas at Stavros is an intermediate dive site on the Akrotiri Peninsula near Chania in northwestern Crete. The site made famous by the Zorba the Greek movie scene offers diving along rocky reefs in the sheltered bay of Stavros. The underwater landscape features limestone boulders, small caves, and sandy patches inhabited by typical Mediterranean species including wrasse, sea bream, octopuses, and moray eels. The intermediate rating reflects moderate depths and occasional currents around the headland. The combination of cinematic history, clear Cretan waters, and accessible diving makes this an appealing site for divers exploring the Chania region of western Crete.