PIPO - Crete

PIPO sits just off the coast of Crete, a carrier vessel that went down in 2006. It wasn't a dramatic sinking, more of a grounding after engine and prop trouble, but it’s become a decent dive since then. We found it’s shallow enough for a relaxed dive, with parts of the hull and superstructure still quite intact. You can swim around the exterior, spotting scorpionfish tucked into crevices and small schools of damselfish flitting about. It’s a good spot for newer wreck divers looking to get a feel for something a bit different, without the challenges of deeper or more complex sites.

Location
Crete, Greece, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
34.850000, 24.041666
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
0m

Marine Protected Area: NISOI GAVDOS KAI GAVDOPOULA

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 PIPO

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 PIPO

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