

Best for beginner divers, 0-33m, shore entry, mild current.
Shinaria in Rethymno, Crete, offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring reefs, walls, caves, and caverns. This shore-entry site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 0 to 33 metres and an average depth of 15 metres. Divers encounter common Indian Lionfish alongside less frequent species including European Parrotfish, Turkish Wrasse, Pufferfish, and Splendid Elysia. Other recorded marine life includes Bream, Mediterranean Cardinalfish, Two-banded Seabream, Castagnole, Bluespotted Cornetfish, Madeira Rockfish, Rabbitfish, and White Seabream. Conditions are generally mild with visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, showers, a cafe, and a dive shop. Night diving is available, with typical dives lasting 45 minutes. Be aware of potential entanglement hazards.
35.16620, 24.42080
The site is ideal for night diving and photography.
Beach entry.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 33m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
16-22°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jun, Sep
Divers regularly encounter Indian Lionfish, while European Parrotfish, Turkish Wrasse, Pufferfish, and various species of Bream and Seabream are also present.
Yes, Shinaria is suitable for beginners, offering shore access and mild currents.
The site ranges from 0 to 33 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Shinaria is a shore-entry dive site.
The best months to visit are June and September.
Yes, the site provides parking, toilets, showers, a cafe, and an on-site dive shop.
Diving at Shinaria in Spílion requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Shinaria in Spílion. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 22°C.
Shinaria in Spílion typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Shinaria in Spílion typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.