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Greece

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Explore Greece

Greece offers a unique diving experience, set against the backdrop of its beautiful coastline, dotted with iconic blue roofs and whitewashed buildings. With the Ionian Sea to the west and the Aegean to the east, Greece boasts more than 240 inhabited islands, each with its own distinct underwater charm. The country's rich seafaring history is evident in the multitude of shipwrecks scattered across the seabed, drawing divers into a captivating world where history meets marine life. Since the lifting of diving restrictions in 2006, these sites have become accessible, allowing divers to explore artefacts that once lay hidden. The Greek islands offer a diverse range of diving environments, from the vertical walls and caverns of Chios Island to the stunning rock formations of Mykonos, where divers may encounter monk seals. Santorini's volcanic past has shaped an intriguing landscape of lava tubes, caverns, and caves, inviting exploration.

For those seeking adventure, the wreck of the Britannic, the sister ship of the Titanic, offers a unique dive site. Greece’s clear waters, warm temperatures, and minimal currents make it an ideal destination for divers of all levels, with numerous dive centers offering courses and certifications. Traveling between Greece’s islands is easy, and many divers opt for a liveaboard experience to maximize their exploration of the best dive sites in less time. Whether shore diving from a beach or embarking on a liveaboard adventure, Greece’s underwater world promises unforgettable experiences with its blend of history, marine biodiversity, and stunning underwater landscapes. Divers are reminded to tread lightly, preserving the beauty and historical significance of Greece’s underwater treasures for future generations.

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Top Wildlife Sightings in Greece

The Aegean and Ionian Seas have an impressive collection of nudibranch, invertebrates, crabs, moray eel, seahorses, and other easily overlooked critters. If you want to see the bigger megafauna, there is a good chance to see dolphins in the Gulf of Corinth. The sheltered and calm waters of the gulf are ideal for sighting dolphins as they glide through the water. Loggerhead turtles can be seen floating gracefully in the reefs at Zante while during the months of April, May and June you may catch one laying eggs on the beach!

Off the coast of Rhodes, the gentle-tempered and slow moving basking shark can be witnessed. The second biggest of the shark family, the harmless basking shark swim about, mouth gaping, trying to swallow up any plankton and krill they can find. The largest mammal to grace the waters surrounding Greece is the sperm whale. There are two well-known locations for sperm whale sightings, the Hellenic Trench and the Aegean Sea. The deep waters of the trench are the whales favourite hunting spot however only large, fully equipped vessels patrol here. In the Aegean Sea, off the coast of Mykonos, sperm whales are spotted between the months of May and September.

The rarest of all seals is the monk seal. A cave-dwelling species with only 600 individuals left in the wild. The seal is very tough to find but a trip to Alonissos Island National Marine Park is the best bet. Here, a stable population feed and rest in the coast’s network of caves.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

Octopus

Octopus

3.9k Sightings
J
17
F
8
M
26
A
80
M
272
J
508
J
879
A
959
S
743
O
372
N
48
D
25

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 200

Moray Eel

Moray Eel

3.9k Sightings
J
20
F
21
M
35
A
43
M
239
J
470
J
828
A
962
S
775
O
412
N
64
D
27

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

Barracuda

Barracuda

1.8k Sightings
J
11
F
7
M
23
A
40
M
122
J
316
J
357
A
418
S
258
O
216
N
36
D
6

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 600

Wrasse

Wrasse

860 Sightings
J
5
F
7
M
8
A
16
M
41
J
74
J
214
A
263
S
134
O
80
N
11
D
7

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 12

Lionfish

Lionfish

7.4k Sightings
J
23
F
17
M
31
A
147
M
566
J
953
J
1.6k
A
1.8k
S
1.3k
O
840
N
74
D
39

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets

3.8k Sightings
J
17
F
8
M
15
A
56
M
241
J
446
J
885
A
994
S
773
O
363
N
21
D
8

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 100

Parrotfish

Parrotfish

2.3k Sightings
J
13
F
13
M
30
A
47
M
137
J
334
J
452
A
655
S
318
O
233
N
24
D
22

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish

2.2k Sightings
J
12
F
5
M
15
A
40
M
164
J
203
J
438
A
690
S
449
O
173
N
29
D
19

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3000

Nudibranch

Nudibranch

1.3k Sightings
J
9
F
4
M
8
A
36
M
132
J
210
J
260
A
276
S
186
O
170
N
32
D
7

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 350

Damselfish

Damselfish

1.3k Sightings
J
6
F
7
M
5
A
28
M
56
J
172
J
230
A
357
S
242
O
172
N
7
D
6

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

Jackfish

Jackfish

589 Sightings
J
4
F
3
M
3
A
18
M
21
J
53
J
101
A
150
S
154
O
69
N
7
D
6

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Pufferfish

Pufferfish

589 Sightings
J
13
F
7
M
12
A
24
M
40
J
99
J
83
A
104
S
101
O
73
N
20
D
13

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish

445 Sightings
J
4
F
9
M
8
A
17
M
55
J
49
J
88
A
71
S
69
O
52
N
13
D
10

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 120

Flounder

Flounder

360 Sightings
J
3
F
8
M
2
A
7
M
12
J
47
J
74
A
97
S
65
O
38
N
4
D
3

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 110

Snapper

Snapper

323 Sightings
J
7
F
10
M
10
A
17
M
25
J
24
J
58
A
58
S
75
O
23
N
8
D
8

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 7000

Crab

Crab

283 Sightings
J
4
F
0
M
5
A
9
M
23
J
43
J
38
A
64
S
51
O
38
N
7
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Goatfish

Goatfish

275 Sightings
J
4
F
6
M
6
A
8
M
18
J
41
J
24
A
59
S
60
O
38
N
4
D
7

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

Soldierfish

Soldierfish

273 Sightings
J
3
F
7
M
4
A
10
M
23
J
31
J
43
A
46
S
37
O
57
N
7
D
5

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 150

Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts

237 Sightings
J
5
F
10
M
7
A
12
M
16
J
24
J
43
A
49
S
27
O
32
N
6
D
6

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

Squid

Squid

223 Sightings
J
2
F
1
M
4
A
3
M
10
J
30
J
74
A
58
S
28
O
6
N
6
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 120

Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish

221 Sightings
J
1
F
0
M
2
A
6
M
19
J
35
J
58
A
46
S
41
O
8
N
4
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Angelfish

Angelfish

208 Sightings
J
9
F
11
M
15
A
13
M
25
J
14
J
21
A
34
S
13
O
26
N
18
D
9

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 15

Tuna

Tuna

205 Sightings
J
6
F
2
M
7
A
13
M
22
J
5
J
21
A
43
S
41
O
28
N
13
D
4

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

Stingrays

Stingrays

202 Sightings
J
8
F
5
M
9
A
13
M
11
J
19
J
42
A
48
S
23
O
12
N
7
D
5

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3400

Shrimp

Shrimp

195 Sightings
J
5
F
5
M
5
A
8
M
17
J
23
J
42
A
38
S
27
O
13
N
5
D
7

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