Santorini has recently been voted as the top island travel destination of the world because of its breathtaking sunsets, its local cuisine, its great hospitality and the unique environment among others.
But Santorini keeps well hidden one of its best secrets.
Santorini Diving
We can all see the effect of the still active volcano. Amazing rock formations and hot springs are visible to anyone who visits Santorini.
What you should know as well is that there are many exciting sights to behold underneath the sea level. The amazing coasts of Santorini are famous for its wondrous beauty and undersea magic.
Over many thousands of years, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions have created remarkable underwater rock formations.
The typical scenery of a Santorini diving trip are big and dramatic walls of lava to dive along and in between. The marine life is quite unique as well.
Another great feature of Santorini diving is that there is great variability in depth around the island making it ideal for all kinds of divers, masters and complete beginners. Even amateurs can dive up to 18 metres down on a wreck next to the volcano. This is a once in a lifetime experience that anyone who is visiting Santorini should live.
Diving Locations in Santorini
Around the volcanic islands of Nea Kameni and Palea Kameni there are plenty of unique lava formations to explore.
The lava rocks provide these creatures with good shelter and the hot springs ensures plenty of good nutrition.
At this diving spot, you can explore a passenger ship that sunk in the bay of Nea Kameni. The wreck lies at a fairly shallow depth, only about 18 m down, so even inexperienced divers can visit it.
Below the cliffs of the caldera is likely where you will find most of the colorful marine life, such as sponges and large schools of fish.
There are also nice coral reefs and colourful fishes waiting for you to explore them.
Santorini Diving Centers
There are quite a few diving centers in Santorini. Most of them run daily dive excursions.
We have selected a few of them that offer the best diving experience.
- http://www.navyswaterworld.gr/
- http://www.aegeandivers.com/
- http://www.scubagreece.gr/
- http://www.divecenter.gr/
- http://www.divingtravelgreece.com/
Keep also in mind that Santorini has a lot to offer not only to the experienced diver but also to the curious beginner. Diving courses and tours are available for all levels of experience in Santorini.
It is certain that they will guide you and help experience and enjoy some of the most beautiful diving destinations in Greece.
Next time that you visit the magnificent Santorini, do not forget to visit & discover the underwater Santorini as well.
