Dive-site story
St George 1 sits just off the rocky headland of Cape Saint George near Hersonissos on the northern coast of Crete. The site features a stepped rocky seabed cut through by crevices, overhangs, and scattered boulder fields. Divers drift along the rocky slopes where typical Mediterranean macro life shelters in the cracks, with occasional ancient amphora shards embedded into the limestone bedrock.
Rugged Mediterranean limestone formations with narrow swim-throughs and pockets
Frequent octopus and moray eel sightings hiding within the rock crevices
Remnants of ancient pottery encrusted on the seabed
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn brings warmer sea temperatures and calmer diving conditions along the northern coast of Crete.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common LionfishPterois miles | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ornate WrasseThalassoma pavo | Common |
Marine forecast
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