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Bristol Beaufighter

Naxos, Greece
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Remarkably intact WWII British aircraft wreck off Naxos island.

Boat Access
32m Avg Depth
34m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features the remarkably preserved wreck of a British Bristol Beaufighter aircraft from World War II. Lying upright on a sandy bottom at approximately 34 meters, the plane serves as an impressive artificial reef. Divers can explore the intact cockpit, wings, and fuselage, which attract a variety of local marine life.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

groupermoray eelamberjackdamselfishsaddled seabreamcomberscorpionfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

The wreck lies below 30 meters, requiring deep diver certification and experience with potential no-deco limits.

Hazards:
depthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 23.5°C

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