What level of diving experience is required for Karga Island?

Karga Island is rated beginner. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Karga Island?

At Karga Island, divers commonly encounter: groupers, moray eels, octopus, sea fans, damselfish, conger eels.

Where is Karga Island located?

Karga Island is located in Greece, in the Crete region (coordinates: 24.1929, 35.4555).

Karga Island Diving - Crete, Greece

Karga Island is a beginner-friendly dive site near Bali on Crete's north coast. This small rocky islet just offshore creates a sheltered diving area with easy boat access from the popular resort village. The underwater terrain features gentle slopes of rock and sand with scattered boulders and small reef formations. Abundant Mediterranean marine life thrives here: colorful wrasse, damselfish, and sea bream patrol the reef, while octopus and moray eels inhabit the rocky crevices. The island's lee side provides protection from waves, ensuring comfortable conditions for less experienced divers. Visibility is usually good, and the warm shallow waters make for extended, relaxed diving.