EVANTHIA K - Crete

The **Evanthia K**, just off Crete, is a real favourite of ours for a relaxed wreck dive. She’s not deep, sitting upright in only 8 metres of water, making her perfect for newer divers or anyone who just wants to take their time exploring. We love drifting over her deck, picturing her steaming across the Med before that collision in ’76. You can really get a sense of her shape, a proper old motor vessel, and the light penetration down here is fantastic, illuminating the schools of damselfish that dart in and out of the superstructure. What makes the Evanthia K special is how accessible she is. We’ve spent many an afternoon here, just poking around her bridge area and cargo holds, which are surprisingly open. Groupers often lurk in the shadows, and you’ll spot plenty of blennies camouflaged against the rust. For photography, we’d suggest an early morning dive; the sunbeams through the clear Cretan water make for some dramatic shots against the old steel. It’s a gentle dive, but with enough character to keep you engaged, and always leaves us feeling like we've connected with a piece of maritime history.

Location
Crete, Greece, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
35.210220, 26.306168
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
8m

Marine Protected Area: VOREIOANATOLIKO AKRO KRITIS: DIONYSADES, ELASA KAI CHERSONISOS SIDERO (AKRA MAVRO MOURI – VAI – AKRA PLAKAS) KAI THALASSIA ZONI

Best Time to Dive in Crete

The warmest water temperatures in Crete occur in August, averaging 25.1°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 16.4°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 17.3°C
  • February: 16.4°C
  • March: 16.4°C
  • April: 17.0°C
  • May: 19.2°C
  • June: 22.3°C
  • July: 24.1°C
  • August: 25.1°C
  • September: 24.6°C
  • October: 22.9°C
  • November: 20.9°C
  • December: 18.9°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Crete

Nearest Dive Centres to EVANTHIA K

Marine Life in Crete

Home to 11 recorded species including 5 reef fish, 1 other, 1 sea urchins, 1 worms, 1 seagrass & algae, 1 clams & mussels.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for EVANTHIA K

Based on average water temperature of 20.4°C, currents 5 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 20°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories