Candia Housereef

About this dive site

This dive site offers a fantastic opportunity for both beginners and experienced divers. Located just 20 meters from the dive center, it’s ideal for refreshing skills or embarking on your first scuba diving adventure. The dive begins directly from the beach, leading to a shallow sandy bottom perfect for practicing fundamental techniques. A short swim takes you past intriguing statues, culminating in an anchor at approximately 6 meters depth where you might encounter a family of squids. Continuing further, the site reveals a vibrant reef teeming with diverse marine life, including octopus, pufferfish, and various types of sars. It’s a shallow dive providing a gentle introduction to Crete's underwater world, making it an excellent choice before exploring more challenging locations.