Lissos
Protected Area
THALASSIA PERIOCHI DYTIKIS KAI NOTIODYTIKIS KRITIS
Why dive here
Lissos is a dive where divers can encounter sea turtles. Water ranges 17-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Lissos offers a straightforward dive, popular for its calm conditions and gentle slope. We've often spotted octopuses tucked into crevices and schools of ornate wrasse flitting between the rocks. The site is generally shallow, making it a good choice for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed second dive. Visibility is usually decent here, making it easy to spot the smaller critters.
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NIREAS SCUBA DIVING
Sapounakis Kissamos Diving Center
Fundive
FUN DIVE DIVING CENTER
Stalos Dive Center
Chania Diving
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Lissos
Lissos Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Lissos, 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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