The Amphitheater
Protected Area
NISOS POLYAIGOS - KIMOLOS
Why dive here
The Amphitheater is a dive where divers can encounter sea turtles. Water ranges 17-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Amphitheater is a solid dive in Crete, offering a natural bowl formation carved into the reef. You'll navigate through swim-throughs and around large rock formations, finding plenty of nooks for octopuses and moray eels. It’s a good spot for divers looking for interesting topography without strong currents, making it quite relaxed.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Amphitheater
The Amphitheater Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Amphitheater, 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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