Crete Shore Dives at Myrthianos Plakias: Two Dives with 30m Visibility

On Crete’s southern shore near Myrthianos Plakias, Dive2gether Crete runs a full-day, small-group diving experience that showcases dramatic underwater rock formations, deep drop-offs and clear water with up to 30 meters of visibility. The Fourth Day of the Six Days of Fun Diving series offers two shore dives, a taverna lunch, and the relaxed rhythm of a local dive centre.

You meet at Dive2gether Crete where attendants fit your kit, offer a warm drink, and run a concise safety briefing. The group size is capped at six, so briefings are personal and guides can tailor the route to conditions. Transport to the beach is provided where needed, otherwise free parking lets independent drivers roll up. Each dive runs 45–60 minutes with air and weights included; the day totals about eight hours, long enough to savor two distinct sites and a seaside lunch.

Underwater, the coastline reveals a series of gorges, rocky ledges and sudden walls that plunge into blue depths. Visibility often reaches 30 meters, letting you watch schools of fish, pockets of red gorgonians, and solitary octopus hunting along crevices. Calm seas and sheltered bays create excellent conditions for mid-level open-water divers and those refining buoyancy. Because groups are small and guides attentive, photographers and less experienced divers get the space they need.

The surface interval is part of the experience: a relaxed meal at a beach taverna where plates arrive fresh and the Mediterranean breeze dries wetsuits. Guides take photos you can buy after the last rinse at the dive centre; full-image sets are available for a modest fee. There’s also an equipment rental option covering BCDs, regulators, wetsuits and computers for divers who arrive light.

This trip stands out because it combines varied underwater topography with local hospitality. The dive sites feel intimate compared with busier resort areas—each drop-off and rock arch offers a pocket of marine life and photo opportunities. It’s ideal for certified divers aged ten and up who want a focused, low-stress day on the water without large crowds.

Practical notes: bring your certification and logbook, swimsuit, towel and sunscreen; women who are pregnant should not dive. Everyone completes medical paperwork and must be medically fit to dive. If you don’t have a car, the centre can transport you to the beach. Optional upgrades—like shifting from shore to boat dives—are available on-site subject to availability. For divers who crave clear visibility, varied geology and patient guides, this day at Myrthianos Plakias is a rewarding slice of Crete’s underwater coast.

Book through the Dive2gether Crete referral link to secure your place in a six-person group, check equipment options in advance, and confirm any medical restrictions so your day focuses on exploration rather than logistics seamlessly.