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    Ammoudi Reef Wreck

    Best months: Jul–Oct

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    Why dive here

    Ammoudi Reef Wreck is a wreck dive where divers can encounter sea turtles. Water ranges 17-27°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Oct
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeSea Turtles
    Water17-27°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive

    Ammoudi Reef is one of our favourite spots near Plakias, and it’s a bit of a two-for-one. You get a nice, sloping reef dive that’s full of Mediterranean character, but the real draw is the small wreck of a fishing boat. We reckon it’s around 20 metres down, an easy swim from the reef proper. It’s not a huge wreck, but it’s remarkably intact for its age and gives a real sense of history. What we love is how the wreck acts as an apartment block for the local critters. You’ll spot moray eels peering out from gaps in the hull, and quite often we’ve seen octopus camouflaged against the encrusted metal. Schools of damselfish shimmer around the mast. The light penetration on a sunny day here is just beautiful, filtering through the water and highlighting the sponges and soft corals that have started to colonise the wreck. We’d suggest going in the late morning; the visibility really pops then. It’s a pretty relaxed dive, perfect for divers who enjoy poking around a bit and appreciating the subtle beauty of a wreck reclaiming by the sea.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    Ammoudi Reef Wreck Wreck History

    Vessel Type

    unknown

    Cause

    unknown

    Shrouded in mystery, the Ammoudi Reef Wreck is a dive site where the story is told not by historical records, but by the wreckage itself. The vessel's original name, its purpose, and the circumstances of its sinking are unknown, offering divers a pure sense of exploration and discovery. Located on a reef off the sun-drenched coast of Crete, the scattered remains have become an integral part of the underwater landscape, providing a fascinating contrast to the natural reef structures that surround it. This is a dive for the curious, for those who enjoy piecing together clues from twisted metal and imagining the vessel's final voyage.

    The dive experience combines wreck exploration with a vibrant reef dive. The clear, blue waters of the Mediterranean provide excellent visibility, revealing sections of the hull and machinery that are now encrusted with sponges and algae. These artificial structures provide a perfect habitat for the region's marine life. Divers can expect to encounter moray eels hiding in crevices, schools of bream, and the occasional grouper lurking in the shadows. The combination of an enigmatic wreck and a lively reef makes this a memorable and unique Cretan dive site.

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    Ammoudi Reef Wreck Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Ammoudi Reef Wreck, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (35.42, 24.79) (35km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    24°C

    75°F · Range: 22.3–25.7°C

    Current Speed

    4 cm/s

    Direction: S (180°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.086 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    39.3 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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