

Best for beginner divers, 2-4m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Ligres Beach in Rethymno, Crete, provides a varied underwater environment featuring a reef, wall, and cavern and cave systems. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 2 to 4 metres and an average depth of 12 metres. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres. Entry is possible from both shore and boat, though divers should be aware of a potential shore break and mild currents that can strengthen. Facilities including a cafe and toilets are available on site. Species recorded around this area include Indian Lionfish, Fangtooth Moray, European Common Cuttlefish, Common Octopus, Great Barracuda, Mediterranean Moray, Turkish Wrasse, European Parrotfish, Rock Cod, Pufferfish, Splendid Elysia, Mediterranean Violet Aeolid, and Reef Squid.
35.13775, 24.52760
The entry point can have a shore break that catches newcomers off guard, so time your entry between waves and move through the surf zone quickly. Facilities including toilets and a cafe are on site, so there is no need to pack heavily for a day trip.
A bad asphalt road leads to Ligres beach. It is located 52 km from Rethymnon and 4.9 km from the village of Kerames.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 4m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
16-26°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Species recorded around this area include Indian Lionfish, Fangtooth Moray, European Common Cuttlefish, Common Octopus, Great Barracuda, Mediterranean Moray, Turkish Wrasse, European Parrotfish, Rock Cod, Pufferfish, Splendid Elysia, Mediterranean Violet Aeolid, and Reef Squid.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, offering a shallow reef and manageable conditions.
The reef depth ranges from 2 to 4 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling.
Both shore and boat entries are possible at Ligres Beach.
Be cautious of a shore break at the entry point, potential jellyfish, and currents that can strengthen unexpectedly.
Diving at Ligres Beach in Kerames requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Ligres Beach in Kerames. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 26°C.
Ligres Beach in Kerames typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Ligres Beach in Kerames typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.