What level of diving experience is required for The Island?

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

What marine life can you see at The Island?

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

Where is The Island located?

The Island is located in Greece, in the Greece region (coordinates: 35.4184, 25.0216).

The Island Diving - Greece, Greece

The Island is a beginner-friendly dive near Agia Pelagia on Crete's north coast, centered around a small rocky islet just offshore. The islet's underwater flanks create a sheltered diving area with gentle slopes, scattered boulders, and sandy channels. Divers can circumnavigate the island in a single dive, exploring different aspects and habitats along the way. Marine life is pleasantly diverse: wrasse, damselfish, and sea bream on the reef, octopus among the rocks, and Posidonia beds hosting seahorses. The islet provides natural protection from waves, ensuring calm conditions. A versatile dive site that offers something different on each visit depending on your chosen route around the island.