What level of diving experience is required for Balcony?

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

What marine life can you see at Balcony?

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

Where is Balcony located?

Balcony is located in Greece, in the Greece region (coordinates: 35.4155, 25.0204).

Balcony Diving - Greece, Greece

Balcony is a beginner-friendly dive site near Agia Pelagia on the north coast of Crete. Named for a distinctive rock ledge that forms a natural viewing platform underwater, this site offers an easy and visually rewarding diving experience. The 'balcony' ledge overlooks a sandy slope dotted with rock formations, providing a scenic vantage point. Marine life includes colourful wrasse, damselfish, and painted combers on the reef, with octopus in the rocky crevices and Posidonia beds hosting pipefish. The sheltered bay ensures calm conditions, and the warm Cretan waters make for comfortable diving throughout the season. A charming site that lives up to its evocative name.