MILAS - Crete

The wreck of the *Milas* off Crete is a good, easy dive, particularly appealing if you’re into larger wrecks without the depth challenge. This 116-meter motor vessel ran aground back in 1985, and now sits in just ten meters of water. It means you get plenty of bottom time to explore the hull and superstructure, which are still quite intact. We’ve found barracuda often hang around the upper decks, and there are always plenty of smaller reef fish darting between the metalwork. It's a relaxed dive, suitable for almost any certification level, and offers a good sense of scale as you glide over such a large piece of history.

Location
Crete, Greece, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
36.463833, 22.989610
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
10m

Marine Protected Area: NISIDES KYTHIRON: PRASONISI, DRAGONERA, ANTIDRAGONERA

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 MILAS

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 MILAS

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