Best Greek Islands For Scuba Diving

If you are planning a Greek island holiday and you love scuba diving, then you are in for a fantastic adventure. There are thousands of Greek islands to visit, but only 227 of them are inhabited. The diving is absolutely amazing no matter where you choose to explore.

The Ionian Sea would be a great place to start. A dive off Kelifos island will reward you with the company of octopus, seahorses, conger eels and many different schools of fish. The Kyra Leni wreck was once a cargo ship, but since it was sunk in 1978 it is filled with marine life of all species to explore and view.

Diving around Zante is an excellent site to spot barracuda, moray eels, turtles, bluefish, parrotfish and even tuna.

While enjoying your villa holiday 2012 be sure to venture to Crete for some awesome dives. The El Greco Cave is 98 feet long and is filled with sights you won’t want to miss. Shrimp, sponges and other creatures who avoid the sunlight will all be plentiful. You will also be awarded with an open space filled with air where you can emerge above water.

New divers can check out Daedalos, where you will see crabs, morays, cuttlefish and groupers by the score.

Naxos not only has wrecks, but also a fantastic dome dive. This dome, filled with air, has the most amazing lights that shine in it. You can also check out a World War II torpedo bomber and a German seaplane.

No Greek island holiday would be complete without a dive in the Chios Island. If you enjoy swimming through caves and undersea paths, viewing colourful reefs and awesome rock formations, this is the perfect dive for you. It has even made lists for the top ten dives in Europe.

Mykonos is another excellent expedition under the sea. The Peloponisos wreck has been sunk since the 1930′s. It is detached into two separate pieces, but makes for awesome diving and sea life viewing. It is here that you will also find the Dragonisi Island Caverns. Amazing rock formations will give you the perfect photo opportunity. Sparkling glassfish fill the underwater caverns, and if you are one of the lucky ones you may spot an extremely rare monk seal.

There are literally thousands of accommodations to choose from for your villa holiday 2012. Beach bungalows that will have you steps from the water are everywhere. Luxurious resorts that will pamper you or budget stays for those who want to spend their money on activities instead, can also be found. You can literally step out your door and head to the water for some snorkeling. Greece is an obvious spot to choose for your diving pleasure.

Article Courtesy of Sunvil