Snorkeling and SCUBA diving in Greece

Regulations Concerning the Underwater Activities
(Offical ource: Greek National Tourist Organization reprinted by permission)

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 (SCUBA Diving)

(With the use of oxygen tanks)

Attica

For educational purposes only.
At the second port of Vouliagmeni
At Varkiza bay at a distance of 100 m. from the small island Artemis
Along the coast from Kavouri to Legrena

Crete

In Hania,
along the coast from the bay “Megalou Sfakou” to the bay “Afraton”
In Rethimno,
along the coast of “Korakiou” and the western part of “Panormos”
In Heraklion,
along the coast of the bay “Fodele” at the cape “Hersonissos”, North of “Gournes” and at cape “Diakori”
In Lassithi,
along the coast at a distance of 500 m. east of the area “Panagia”

Mikonos

Along the coast at a distance of 500 m from the shore except the area included between cape Agios Georgios and Cape Alogomandra

Kalimnos

Along the coast near the bay Vlihadia to the cape Agios Georgios,

Rhodes

For educational purposes only

Along the coast of Kallithea at a distance of 120 m. north and 120 m. south of the bay

Corfu

Along the coast between the cape Roda to the cape Drastis at a distance of 500 m. from the shore
Along the coast from Paleokastritsa to cape Arkoudila at a distance of 500 m. from the shore except the sea area of Lagoudia islands
Along the coast from the cape Kountouri to cape Agni at a distance of 500 m. from the shore except the sea area of the islands Vido and Lazareto

Lefkada

Along the coast of the bay Balou of Meganissi island

Paxi

Along the coast of the island at a distance of 500 m. from the shore, except the following areas:
From the cape Koukoutsa to the area Litharia including the reef
From the cape Geromonahos to the area Tripitos
From the cape Pounta to cape Loutou
From the cape Laka to the Erimitis bay
The area Voutsi

Zakinthos

Along the coast of Laganas bay at a distance of 500 m. from the cape Agios Sostis to the cape Dafni

Chalkidiki - Sithonia Peninsula

Along the east coast from cape Armenisti to cape Drepano at a distance of 500 m. from the shore

Kavala

Along the coast facing the cape Kakoskala and at both sides of the cape Kakoskalo

Achaia

Along the coast near Lambirion

Argolid

Along the coast, east of the cape Steno

Messinia

Along the coast of Kalamata bay and the coast of Bouka and the bay Voedokilia in the area of Pylos

Magnesia

Along the part of the coast at the island Mikro Adelfi and round the island Tsougriaki