Kythera Dive Center

On the Greek island of Kythira — known in myth as the birthplace of Aphrodite — Kythera Dive Center opens up a seabed where every dive carries its own small legend. As a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort with two PADI instructors, the centre guides divers through shipwrecks, caves and reefs, from the cannons of an old corsair hull to the huge winches of a modern wreck.

What you'll find below

The waters here are calm and crystal-clear, home to seals, groupers, lobsters, octopus and cuttlefishes drifting past beautiful corals and rock formations. It's the kind of weightless, serene underwater world that stays with you.

Training runs from PADI Scuba Diving courses to PADI First Aid (EFR), with a conservation focus and Nitrox available. A waterfront base offers a house reef, dive boat, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and parking, with courses conducted in English. It suits divers drawn to Greek wrecks and marine life who want a friendly, small-team feel.