© iStock/amriphoto Diving in Greece Greece is best known for its ancient Greek civilization that is considered the cradle of Western civilization. The ancient Greeks are credited with being the originators of western democracy, philosophy, literature, science and mathematics, and more. They even invented the Olympic games. Today Greece is a modern country with the largest economy in the Balkans and the 57th largest in the world. A country with 6,000 islands and just 227 inhabited, not to mention the 11th largest coastline in all the world, Greece is lapped by the Mediterranean, Ionian, Aegean, and Cretan Seas. So it is safe to say it makes for an excellent diving location, one where you can explore waters with incredible visibility, see a whole variety of marine life and discover haunting wrecks. Then there are the caves and amazing rock formations, ready for adventurous and more advanced divers to explore. Add in a rich ancient culture, beautiful scenery and a great climate and you have all the ingredients for a fascinating dive destination. Featured Training Centers Instructor Training CenterAMORGOS DIVING CENTERInstructor Training CenterSAMOS DIVE CENTERInstructor Training CenterDive Blue DreamInstructor Training CenterWE SHALL SEAATLANTISTHE WATERHOPPERS CORFUPAROS DIVERSChania Diving CenterGORGONIA DIVING This data is provided from the logbook information in the MySSI app Featured places to go in Greece © iStock/RobertBreitpaulAtticaAttica is a great place for training dives offering a whole variety of different wrecks.Learn more © Shutterstock/VoyagerixThessaly - Central GreeceFantastic beaches surrounded by mountainous pine forests litter Thessaly’s northern region. Most scuba diving in Thessaly takes place in the southeastern area.Learn more © iStock/VoyagerixPeloponnesePeloponnese is known for the high quality of diving offering incredible shipwrecks, reefs, rock formations and canyons.Learn more © Shutterstock/leoksCreteCrete is a popular tourist destination offering an abundance of beautiful marine life including the unique black coral.Learn more © iStock/frantic00.DodecaneseThe diving in the Dodecanese islands is incredible where you can play with seals or spot wrecks underwater.Learn more © iStock/BimCycladesDiving in Cyclades is amazing offering both ancient and modern wrecks to caves, walls and reefs and some amazing volcanic underwater scenery.Learn more © iStock/RobertBreitpaulSporadesThe Sporades Islands offer some of the best preserved ecosystems in the Mediterranean with crystal clear water, great wrecks and ideal conditions.Learn more © Shutterstock/turtixIonian IslandsDiving the Ionian islands is beautiful known for the clear waters, plenty of marine life, caves reefs and large rocks.Learn more © AdobeStock/Stoyan HaytovNorthern GreeceNorthern Greece offers incredible diving experiences with some marine protected areas and large fish.Learn more © iStock/nejdetduzenNorth Aegean IslandsThe North Aegean Islands has some of the best dive sites in Greece with natural highlights and wrecks.Learn more © ScubaproAthensAthens is full of top-notch dive stores and the perfect base to your diving adventures.Learn more © AqualungChaniaOne of the most popular diving spots in the Crete region is Chania where you can explore the stunning black coral.Learn more © AqualungRethymnoThe dive sites in Rethymno are suitable for both beginner and advanced divers and are great because are accessible by both shore and boat.Learn more © MaresHeraklionIn Heraklion, you will find caves, reefs, shipwrecks, and sponges here which make the underwater world here so interesting to explore.Learn more © MaresLasithiThe dive sites in Lasithi will have you swimming through amazing canyons, steep walls, plateaus, and relaxing shallow reefs.Learn more © MaresAmorgosDiving in Amorgos offers both excellent shore diving and boat diving with great visibility.Learn more © MaresParosThe island of Paros offers world-class diving that is some of the best diving in all of Greece including intriguing caverns and incredible reefs.Learn more © MaresNaxosThe reef structure of Naxos is simply unparalleled with one of the best reef dives in all of Greece.Learn more © ScubaproIosAs for the diving, Ios is a great place for a relaxing shore diving right from the sand.Learn more © ScubaproRhodesRhodes offers a variety of different underwater habitats including volcanic rock formations, small and large caverns, historical artifacts and plenty of wrecks.Learn more © ScubaproZakynthosThe island of Zakynthos is hands down the top diving spot in the Ionian Islands region with emerald-green seas, magnificent limestone reefs and caves.Learn more © AqualungSamosThere are more than 20 unique dive sites around the island of Samos which range in depth from 10 to 25 meters.Learn more © AqualungChiosChios is a hidden gem and a top-rated diving area, from shipwrecks to caverns to impressive sea walls.Learn more © MaresThasosThassos offers spectacular diving experiences with volcanic based underwater topography set against crystal clear blue water.Learn more © MaresLaconiaLaconia offers the world’s oldest submerged city, Pavlopetri, that is full of archaeological significance.Learn more © MaresSkyrosSkyros is teeming with natural beauty both on land and under the water with numerous caves and caverns.Learn more © MaresAlonnisossDiving in Alonnisoss, you will be awed by the impressive walls, caverns, and crevices you find beneath the surface.Learn more © MaresCorfuScuba diving in Corfu offers a unique, remote experience in the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean.Learn more © MaresMykonosScuba diving in Mykonos offers spectacular shipwrecks, awe-inspiring volcanic topography, and a wide array of marine life.Learn more © MaresKosWith crystal-clear water set against stunning volcanic topography, Kos diving is an experience like no other.Learn more © MaresSantorini. Divers worldwide come to experience the underwater thrills that Santorini’s famous caldera offers, along with fantastic wreck diving and impressive caves.Learn more Dive Sites in Greece Travel Information for Greece Power Plug Type C, FAirports ATH, SKGCurrency EURLanguage elElectricity 230 V / 50 HzTimezone UTC+02:00Network Provider Cosmote, CyTa Mobile, Tim/Wind, Vodafone Discover the Wonders of the Deep with SSI's Blog Join us on an exciting journey of discovery and learn more about exhilarating diving adventures, dedicated conservation initiatives, and innovative educational opportunities that will help you illuminate the extraordinary beauty of the underwater world. Let's explore the underwater world together and delve into the hidden wonders beneath the gentle waves.