Pervolitsa Bay
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About this site
Pervolitsa Bay is a natural rock-reef dive site located in Chania, on the island of Crete, Greece. It sits away from crowded tourist areas and is reached in roughly 10 minutes from the shore, with dives typically lasting around 45 minutes.
The underwater terrain consists of rock formations and natural reefs, with depths ranging from 16 m average to a maximum of 40 m. The bottom is rocky, and the topography changes gradually, creating varied areas for exploration across the dive.
Conditions at Pervolitsa Bay are generally calm, with excellent visibility in clear Mediterranean water. Sunlight penetrates well, which makes the site well suited to underwater photography. No specific current hazards are noted for this site.
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The site is rated for CMAS one-star or Open Water level and above, meaning divers with at least entry-level certification can dive here, though the maximum depth of 40 m places the deeper sections in advanced territory. The relaxed pace and calm conditions also make it an accessible choice for divers building confidence at recreational depths.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Rivulated RabbitfishSiganus rivulatusReported here · unconfirmed
Loggerhead Sea TurtleCaretta carettaReported here · unconfirmed
Black Longspine UrchinDiadema setosumReported here · unconfirmed
European ParrotfishSparisoma cretenseReported here · unconfirmed
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