Dive-site story
Resting upright on an open sandy seabed off the south coast of Naxos, this World War II British Bristol Beaufighter heavy fighter was shot down in late 1943. The aircraft remains remarkably intact, featuring preserved twin radial engines, cockpit framing, and wing structures that have formed an artificial reef habitat. Divers navigate the perimeter of the fuselage and tail section, which attract localized Mediterranean marine life across the otherwise barren seafloor.
Well-preserved World War II twin-engine aircraft wreckage
Twin radial engines and distinct airframe structure sitting clear of the sediment
Regular shelter for groupers, moray eels, and schools of damselfish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and warmer water characterize the Aegean summer diving window.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean Moray EelMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| European CongerConger conger | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| DamselfishChromis chromis | Common |
Marine forecast
