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Lygaria

3.9 — based on 16 community signals
4.2 12 species 24 contributors

Lygaria is a year-round Greek dive site with 12 documented species observations and active community video documentation.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Water temp
12–26°C
Shore entryFamily-friendly

At a glance

Activity
dive
Difficulty
beginner
Water temp
12–26 °C
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
5.5 kn
Wave
0.64 m
Water
26.6°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WNW (25%)
Now: W (262°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.15m

Next: Low at 02:00 (-0.47m)

+-0.5 m-0.6 m
▼ 02:00 · -0.47m ▲ 03:00 · -0.46m ▼ 08:00 · -0.47m ▼ 11:00 · -0.49m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV6.55 · high Air PM2.55 · good 07:05 19:21
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 12.6 0.68 7 0mm
09-20 14.9 0.86 6 0mm
09-21 13.9 0.88 7 0mm
09-22 5.5 0.72 7 0mm
09-23 8.8 0.62 6 3mm
09-24 9 0.82 6 0mm
09-25 7.7 0.66 6 0mm
🌡 Water temp: Normal for Sep (12–26°C)

About this spot

Lygaria sits on Greece's coast as an accessible dive destination open to exploration throughout the year. The site has attracted enough diver interest to accumulate 12 recorded species observations, giving you a baseline for what marine life inhabits the area. Three community videos are available online, so you can scout conditions and dive profiles before committing to a trip. The spot falls outside protected marine areas, which simplifies access logistics. Exact depth and visibility data aren't widely published, so contact local operators or check recent community reports before booking. Water temperature swings with season, though year-round diving remains viable for most divers. Lygaria works best as part of a broader Greece dive itinerary rather than a solo destination. Combine it with nearby sites to maximize bottom time and species encounters. The documented marine life and video archive suggest moderate popularity among the local and visiting dive community.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Dive types

ReefShore

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🤿 Pack: 5/4 mm full
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • 🤿 Wetsuit 5/4 mm full
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 2700km · ~621kg · €11

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 72/100
  • Visa: Visa-free · 90 days max
  • Flight: 7h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 7h east · 5 days recovery

FAQ

What's the best time to dive Lygaria?

Lygaria is diveable year-round. Greek waters are warmest June through September and coolest December through February. Plan for thermal protection regardless of season.

What depth and difficulty level is Lygaria?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings aren't published for this site. Review the three available community videos or contact local dive operators for current conditions and suitable certification levels.

What marine life will I see at Lygaria?

Twelve species have been documented at Lygaria. Check community observation records and videos for identification. Mediterranean sites typically feature grouper, amberjack, moray eels, and octopus.

Do I need permits to dive Lygaria?

Lygaria is not inside a marine protected area, so standard Greek diving regulations apply. Work with a local dive operator to confirm current requirements and access procedures.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Diver's Club Crete

1 km
4.7 (387 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified Booked 33+ times this month
Hours: Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Cretan Divers

1.1 km
4.9 (180 reviews)
Dive centre
Verified Booked 48+ times this month

Aquadive

1.3 km
4.7 (159 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified Booked 33+ times this month
Hours: Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

StayWet dive center

1.8 km
4.9 (552 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified Booked 38+ times this month
Hours: Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

59 records · 48 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Eopolita protensa

Gastropoda · Oxychilidae
GBIF
Last seen:
15 Feb 2026
×2records

Lindholmiola barbata

Gastropoda · Helicodontidae
GBIF
Last seen:
8 Feb 2026
×2records

Chondrilla nucula

Demospongiae · Chondrillidae
OBIS
Last seen:
17 Oct 2024
×1records
Depth:
2–5 m

Mediomastus fragilis

Polychaeta · Capitellidae
OBIS
Last seen:
5 Aug 2024
×1records
Depth:
30 m

Apseudidae

Malacostraca · Apseudidae
OBIS
Last seen:
4 Aug 2024
×1records
Depth:
10 m

Chondrochelia savignyi

Malacostraca · Leptocheliidae
OBIS
Last seen:
4 Aug 2024
×1records
Depth:
10 m

Ampelisca brevicornis

Malacostraca · Ampeliscidae
OBIS
Last seen:
4 Aug 2024
×1records
Depth:
10 m

Gourretia denticulata

Malacostraca · Ctenochelidae
OBIS
Last seen:
4 Aug 2024
×1records
Depth:
40 m

Aricidea

Polychaeta · Paraonidae
OBIS
Last seen:
4 Aug 2024
×1records
Depth:
40 m

Amphiura chiajei

Ophiuroidea · Amphiuridae
OBIS
Last seen:
3 Aug 2024
×2records
Depth:
40–100 m

Scoloplos armiger

Polychaeta · Orbiniidae
OBIS
Last seen:
3 Aug 2024
×1records
Depth:
30 m

Leiochone tricirrata

Polychaeta · Maldanidae
OBIS
Last seen:
3 Aug 2024
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Eurodiving Lygaria

Michael Schaumburg

Underwater at Lygaria Bay with GoPro Hero 5

AKPhotographyGR

Diving at Lygaria

Anton Kramskyi

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