Plakias Cave
Protected Area
ASFENDOU - KALLIKRATIS KAI PARAKTIA ZONI
Why dive here
Plakias Cave is a cave dive where divers can encounter sea turtles. Water ranges 17-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Plakias Cave offers a dark, atmospheric dive, best suited for those comfortable in overhead environments. You'll navigate through the cavern, exploring the geological formations and a few interesting nooks. It's a solid choice for a different kind of dive on Crete, a good option when you're looking to mix up reef diving with something more enclosed.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Plakias Cave
Plakias Cave Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Plakias Cave, 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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