

Best for advanced divers, 6-40m, boat entry, mild current.
Sminera in Lasithi, Greece, is a reef and wall site accessible only by boat. The dive begins at a depth of 6 metres, following the reef to an average depth of 18 metres. A prominent wall then drops to a maximum depth of 40 metres. Divers should be aware that this is an advanced site due to the depth. Conditions are generally stable with mild currents and visibility ranging between 10 and 30 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, reaching a high of 23C in September and a low of 16C in February and April. Typical dive times are approximately 50 minutes.
35.15104, 25.84349
The site features a wall that drops from 18 meters down to 40 meters.
Available by boat from the dive center.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
16-23°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
The site ranges from 6 metres at the start of the reef to a maximum depth of 40 metres at the base of the wall, with an average depth of 18 metres.
No, this site is rated for advanced divers due to the depth of the wall.
Access to Sminera is by boat only.
The site is primarily a dive location with depths reaching 40 metres, and it is not described as a snorkelling site.
Water temperatures range from 16C in February and April to 23C in September.
Diving at Sminera in Agios Nikolaos requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Sminera in Agios Nikolaos. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 23°C.
The best months to visit Sminera in Agios Nikolaos are April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.