Deep down the seas, in the deep blue, there exists a wonderful unknown world, one of enchanting beauty. The few tha visit it, experience the sensation of being accepted into a silent paradise, filled with infinite forms and colours and myriads of sea species.The greek seas are recorded as the cleanest in the Mediterranean. Thus, diving into the "big blue" of Greece represents a unique experience for those who attempt it, privided they have prior training and special precautions are taken.

Scuba diving using the proper equipment is allowed in all sea areas, where there is no specific prohibition for the protection of archeological resources. Any discovery of an ancient object in the course of scuba diving must be immediately reported to the nearest Port Authorities. It is prohibited to bring to the surface or to move objects of archeological or other significance, lacated in the deep. Underwater photography or cinematography is done with thw permission og thw local Port Authorities, granted after the concurrence of the competent Underwater Archeological Findings Inspection dept. of the Ministry for Culture

The organization responsible for scuba diving is the Greek Federation of Submarine Activity - Sports Fishing and Technical Swimming, under the supervision of the Secretariat General for Sports.

Greek Federation of Submarine Activity - Sports Fishing and Technical Swimming:
16604 West Airport Mail Office
Tel : 0030 210 9819961 / Fax : 0030 210 9817558

Diving Centres
There are numerous scuba diving centers operating in Greece, as well as scuba diving schools, while there are also scuba diving vessels that combine a holiday with scuba diving and offer an infinite variety of sights both in and out of water

Mainland
Aegean Islands
Ionian Islands
Crete
The areas which have received clearance for scuba diving from the competent Underwater Archeological Findings Inspection department of the Ministry for Culture, are the following :

Free Sea Areas for scuba diving
Due to the fact that new decisions freeing more areas could be issued anytime, you can obtain more info from the local Port Authorities and operating scuba diving centers, or from the competent Underwater Archeological Findings Inspection department :
30 Kallisperi str. / 11742 Athens /
Tel : 0030 210 9293089, 0030 210 9239038, 0030 210 9235105, 0030 210 9247249
Fax : 0030210 9235707, 0030 210 9221888

Regulations Concerning the Underwater Activities
Underwater activities with breathing apparatuses are allowed from dawn to sunset.
The use of special equipment for the search and localization of antiquities as well as the existence of such equipment on the boats (yachts, sailing boats etc) is strictly forbidden.
The lifting or removal or photographing of antiquities is forbidden. Any discovery of antiquities should be immediately reported to the local Archaeological Service or Port Authority or Police Authority.
The underwater fishing with breathing apparatuses is forbidden.
The establishing and function of diving schools are subjected to special licenses issued by the Ministry of Culture as well as by other Authorities.
No scientific or professional work at the bottom of the sea is to be carried out without the previous consent of the Ministry of Culture or the competent Authorities.
All divers should conform to the above restrictions and respect the provisions of the Law 5351/32 on antiquities.

Sea Areas for Underwater Activities
(With the use of oxygen tanks)
Zante
Along the coast of Laganas bay at a distance of 500 m. from the cape Agios Sostis to the cape Dafni.