

Best for advanced divers, 10-40m, boat entry, mild current.
Blue Cave in Lefkada is a wall dive featuring a large natural cavern and a canyon. The site is characterised by an impressive wall drop-off that descends to a white sand bottom. Divers navigate the wall before passing through a canyon, which leads to the cavern. The cavern features an open overhead environment, allowing for an ascent to the surface. With depths ranging from 10 to 40 metres and an average of 25 metres, this site is suited for advanced divers. Access is by boat only. Conditions include mild currents, though strong currents can occur, and visibility typically ranges between 15 and 30 metres.
38.62444, 20.71740
In Chania, the cave is partially submerged, allowing access from both underwater and the surface.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
10-40m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-20°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the depth and potential for strong currents.
The site ranges from 10 to 40 metres in depth, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Blue Cave requires boat access.
Water temperatures range from 15C to 20C throughout the year, with the warmest temperatures occurring in November.
Diving at Blue Cave in Chania requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Blue Cave in Chania. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 20°C.
The best months to visit Blue Cave in Chania are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.