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Lygaria

3.9 — based on 16 community signals
4.2 12 especies 24 colaboradores

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
Dificultad
Principiante
Temp. del agua
12–26°C
Shore entryFamily-friendly

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Temp. del agua
12–26 °C
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
5.5 kn
Olas
0.64 m
Agua
26.6°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WNW (25%)
Now: W (262°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.15m

Próxima: Baja a las 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
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV6.55 · high Aire PM2.55 · good 07:05 19:21
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
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.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Grecia: 19 sitios desde paredes de caldera hasta naufragios de la Segunda Guerra Mundial

Mejores meses

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

Tipos de buceo

ArrecifeCosta

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

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
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 2558km · ~588kg · €11

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 72/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 7h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 7h este · 5 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

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.

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Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Diver's Club Crete

1 km
4.7 (387 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 33+ times this month
Teléfono: +30 281 081 1755
Horario: Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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1.1 km
4.9 (180 reviews)
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 48+ times this month

Aquadive

1.3 km
4.7 (159 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 33+ times this month
Teléfono: +30 693 652 2410
Horario: Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

StayWet dive center

1.8 km
4.9 (552 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 38+ times this month
Teléfono: +30 694 469 0152
Horario: Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

59 registros · 48 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Eopolita protensa

Gastropoda · Oxychilidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 feb 2026
×2registros

Lindholmiola barbata

Gastropoda · Helicodontidae
GBIF
Última observación:
8 feb 2026
×2registros

Chondrilla nucula

Demospongiae · Chondrillidae
OBIS
Última observación:
17 oct 2024
×1registros
Profundidad:
2–5 m

Mediomastus fragilis

Polychaeta · Capitellidae
OBIS
Última observación:
5 ago 2024
×1registros
Profundidad:
30 m

Apseudidae

Malacostraca · Apseudidae
OBIS
Última observación:
4 ago 2024
×1registros
Profundidad:
10 m

Chondrochelia savignyi

Malacostraca · Leptocheliidae
OBIS
Última observación:
4 ago 2024
×1registros
Profundidad:
10 m

Ampelisca brevicornis

Malacostraca · Ampeliscidae
OBIS
Última observación:
4 ago 2024
×1registros
Profundidad:
10 m

Gourretia denticulata

Malacostraca · Ctenochelidae
OBIS
Última observación:
4 ago 2024
×1registros
Profundidad:
40 m

Aricidea

Polychaeta · Paraonidae
OBIS
Última observación:
4 ago 2024
×1registros
Profundidad:
40 m

Amphiura chiajei

Ophiuroidea · Amphiuridae
OBIS
Última observación:
3 ago 2024
×2registros
Profundidad:
40–100 m

Scoloplos armiger

Polychaeta · Orbiniidae
OBIS
Última observación:
3 ago 2024
×1registros
Profundidad:
30 m

Leiochone tricirrata

Polychaeta · Maldanidae
OBIS
Última observación:
3 ago 2024
×1registros
Profundidad:
20 m

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y 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

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Diving at Lygaria

Anton Kramskyi

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