Skinaria Cave
Protected Area
ASFENDOU - KALLIKRATIS KAI PARAKTIA ZONI
Why dive here
Skinaria Cave is a cave dive where divers can encounter sea turtles. Water ranges 17-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Skinaria Cave offers a straightforward cavern dive on Crete's south coast. Inside, you'll find an air pocket allowing you to surface and take in the unique rock formations. The light play from the entrance makes for some interesting photography. It’s a good choice for divers looking for a simple cavern exploration without deep penetration.
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 Skinaria Cave
Skinaria Cave Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Skinaria 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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