Shinaria Beach

★★★★☆ (218)

Schinaria beach is located 33km south of Rethymnon, in the wider area of Plakias. The bed of the sea in this area is home to a wide variety of marine species and colorful varied flora.Deep wall diving, underwater caves, big groupers and sea turtles make Schinaria one of divers’ favorite paradises.

This diving area provides great visibility and crystal clear waters, suitable for all levels of divers.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

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

15 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 200

Moray Eel

Moray Eel

14 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 12

Lionfish

Lionfish

75 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 250

Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish

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

Total number of species approx.: 250

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

24 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 100

Parrotfish

Parrotfish

11 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 3000

Nudibranch

Nudibranch

11 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 3

Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish

8 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 40

Jackfish

Jackfish

4 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 110

Snapper

Snapper

3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 150

Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts

3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 60

Soldierfish

Soldierfish

2 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 120

Flounder

Flounder

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

Total number of species approx.: 125

Gurnards

Gurnards

2 Sightings
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