Lepia Dive Centre

Dodecanese, Greece

The team at Lepia Dive Centre feel more like old friends than instructors, which is probably why we always end up back here when we’re in Rhodes. They’re a PADI 5 Star IDC Resort, so the training is top-notch, but it’s the personal touch that makes them special. We love that they keep groups small, so you’re never just a number in a crowded boat. They specialise in helping divers really *see* the Dodecanese, not just dive it. Our favourite trips are the ones where they take us to the quieter coves, places where the sun plays through the water, lighting up sponges and nudibranchs. We’d suggest opting for an early morning dive; the light is just softer then, and the chances of spotting something unusual, like a fleeting moray eel hunting, are much higher. You’ll choose Lepia if you appreciate genuine hospitality and want to learn from instructors who are passionate about the local marine life, not just logging dives.