What level of diving experience is required for GARDEN - SPARTI ISLAND?

GARDEN - SPARTI ISLAND is rated advanced with depths of ≤ 40 m. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended, with PADI Advanced Open Water strongly recommended for this site.

Where is GARDEN - SPARTI ISLAND located?

GARDEN - SPARTI ISLAND is located in Greece, in the Greece region (coordinates: 38.7111, 20.7404).

GARDEN - SPARTI ISLAND Diving - Greece, Greece

Garden at Sparti Island is an advanced dive in the Onassis archipelago reaching 40 meters, named for the extraordinary 'garden' of gorgonian sea fans and soft corals that cover the deeper walls. This underwater garden is one of the most spectacular displays of Mediterranean gorgonian diversity in the Ionian Sea. Dense forests of red, yellow, and white sea fans sway in the current alongside massive sponge colonies and false black coral. The rich habitat supports impressive groupers, lobsters, and nudibranchs. Schools of anthias add splashes of colour among the gorgonians. The depth demands advanced certification, but the stunning seascape rewards those who venture deep enough to appreciate this underwater garden.