Kolona
Protected Area
VOREIODYTIKI KYTHNOS: OROS ATHERAS - AKROTIRIO KEFALOS KAI PARAKTIA ZONI
Why dive here
Kolona is a dive where divers can encounter sea turtles. Water ranges 17-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Kolona on Crete offers a simple shore dive, good for getting back in the water or a relaxed afternoon. Entry is easy, typically a gentle slope, making it a solid choice for newer divers. You’ll find some smaller Mediterranean fish here, perhaps a moray eel tucked into the rocks. It's a pleasant enough spot, calm on most days, but don’t expect anything dramatic.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Kolona
Kolona Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Kolona, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (35.42, 24.79) (35km away)
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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