Pavlos Gulf
Protected Area
SANTORINI: NEA KAI PALIA KAMENI - PROFITIS ILIAS
Why dive here
Pavlos Gulf is a dive where divers can encounter sea turtles. Water ranges 17-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Pavlos Gulf on Crete serves up classic Mediterranean diving. Expect rocky reefs, maybe a barracuda or two zipping past, and plenty of smaller critters like nudibranchs if you slow down and look closely. It’s a good spot for a relaxed dive, suitable for most experience levels who enjoy exploring crevices and the occasional swim-through.
Nearest Dive Centres to Pavlos Gulf
Dive shops near Pavlos Gulf
Mediterranean Dive Club
SANTORINI SCUBA ACADEMY
DIVE SAFARI
Caldera Dive
Navy's Waterworld Diving Center
Meltemi Dive Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pavlos Gulf
Pavlos Gulf Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pavlos Gulf, 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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