Paximadi Island
One of the most famous diving site in Heraklion is the “Paximadi“ island. With a breathtaking wall which start from the surface and goes more than 60 meters deep very fast, great visibility and very interesting aquatic life makes it a great diving location for experienced divers.
The site hosts turtles, groupers, moray eels , huge sponges, and larger schools of fish like tunas , amberjacks or even dolphins.
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species: 3
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Total number of species: 40
Jackfish
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Total number of species: 350
Damselfish
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Total number of species: 7000
Crab
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Total number of species: 250
Grouper/Basslets
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Total number of species: 12
Lionfish
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Total number of species: 3000