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Guide to scuba diving in Crete
The ideal place to scuba dive has to be Crete, the
underwater world in Crete is amazingly beautiful filled with shoals of rare fish
and mini reefs holding assorted colourful fish and the likes of Moray eels.
Another
particular draw for divers all over the world is the fact there are many planes and
ships that were sunk or lost during the battle of Crete and the scuba diving companies
on the island will take you down there.
In order to view the best that Crete has to
offer underwater its recommended you are fully qualified, but even if you are not
the diving centres on the island are happy to train you up and take you on your first
ever dive into the Cretan Sea.
Diving in Crete - Information
There are many companies in Crete that will take you
scuba diving in many different areas of Crete. The most popular area to dive are
in Hersonissos and Gouves.
If you have never been diving before you can get certified
here and learn quite easily, starting of with pool dives, shallow sea dives then
onto other more complex dives if your up to it. If you need to learn the you can
choose from booking a trip through a local travel agent who usually know the best
companies.
WWII Messerschmitt Wreck
Just 20km West of Agia Pelagia lies the wreck
of a German WWII Messerschmitt 109 fighter, lying 800m offshore, in a depth of 24m.
It is to be found lying upside down, broken into several pieces. The wings and fuselage
are intact and you can see inside the cockpit. One of the machine guns is clearly
visible & one of the ammunition belts, lies on the sea bed.
One wheel is still attached,
and the other lies a few meters from the wreck. The tail of the plane was evidently
sheared off upon impact as it can be found some 50m away from the fuselage at a slightly
deeper depth of 30m. The exact cause of the crash is yet to be discovered.
Over the years the wreck has gradually built up a blanket of plant life and become
host to large groupers and moray eels. The area surrounding the wreck is sandy, but
there is a small reef about 20m away, at a depth of 24m. This is a deep dive and
only recommended for experienced divers.
The wreck is known in Greek as Navagio, and
its one of the most popular dive sites within Crete. If your thinking of taking
a diving holiday in Crete then this is well recommended. Remember though that if
you are not so experienced there are plenty more easier dives to go on and local
dive firms all round Crete can advise you on what's best for your level.
Share your diving experiences
If you enjoy diving in Crete and have experience of
scuba diving the wrecks and underwater sights of Crete you would like to share with
other visitors to the island then we are always looking for new contributors to the
outdoor articles and guides.
Please feel free to post your guide in the Crete Community
forums or email us here with the information. All credit where due will be given
on each article.
