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    Gianniskari Cave dive site
    cave
    10-25m
    Crete, Greece
    PARALIA APO CHRYSOSKALITISSA MECHRI AKROTIRIO KRIOS

    Gianniskari Cave

    Best months: Jul–Oct

    Protected Area

    PARALIA APO CHRYSOSKALITISSA MECHRI AKROTIRIO KRIOS

    Why dive here

    Gianniskari Cave is a cave 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
    CharacterCave dive · max 10-25m
    StandoutDramatic cave topography

    Gianniskari Cave offers a classic Mediterranean cavern dive. You’ll find large, open chambers with good natural light, making it suitable for divers comfortable with overhead environments but perhaps not ready for deep penetration. Keep an eye out for shrimp and small schooling fish near the entrances. It's a solid choice for a relaxing afternoon dive.

    Typical Gianniskari Cave Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.

    Today06:2817:5711h 29m daylightGolden hour 17:23

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Gianniskari Cave

    Gianniskari Cave Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Gianniskari Cave, 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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