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Shinaria Beach
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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: 200
Alamy-WaterFrame
11 Sightings
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Total number of species: 300
Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
Octopus
9 Sightings
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Total number of species: 12
iStock/cinoby
Lionfish
63 Sightings
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Total number of species: 250
iStock-Miguel-Angelo-Silva.
Scorpionfish
30 Sightings
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Total number of species: 250
Shutterstock-Henry_and_Laura_Whittaker
Grouper/Basslets
21 Sightings
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Total number of species: 130
AdobeStock-JirinaVFR
Pufferfish
21 Sightings
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Total number of species: 3000
SSI-Peter-Schinck
Nudibranch
10 Sightings
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Total number of species: 100
iStock-burnsboxco
Parrotfish
9 Sightings
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Total number of species: 3
Shutterstock_Leo Lorenzo
Trumpetfish
8 Sightings
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Total number of species: 40
iStock-Hoatzinexp
Jackfish
4 Sightings
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