Stalos Beach
A kilometre of fine sand west of Chania, easy and popular with families.
Sandy beaches · Platanias











Small groups are at the heart of how we dive. Certified divers are guided by a PADI Instructor, with a maximum of 4 divers in the water, allowing for a more personal and relaxed experience.
Our shore dives explore the coastline around Almyrida, usually at Koutalas, a sheltered bay with a variety of Mediterranean marine life. Your instructor knows the local dive sites and can help you spot species that are easily missed.
Full scuba equipment is included, so you can simply arrive at the dive centre, get equipped and enjoy your dive.
We focus on personal service, local knowledge and small-group diving rather than putting large numbers of divers in the water.
A kilometre of fine sand west of Chania, easy and popular with families.
Sandy beaches · Platanias
Beach resort west of Chania, facing Thodorou island.
All villages & towns · Platanias
A long resort beach west of Chania, with artificial coves that keep the water calm.
Sandy beaches · Platanias
A sandy beach with shallow water at Galatas, surrounded by orange and olive groves.
Sandy beaches · Chania
Village west of Chania, a battlefield of the Battle of Crete.
All villages & towns · Chania
A lively resort west of Chania.
All villages & towns · Platanias
A long sandy beach in front of the liveliest resort west of Chania.
Sandy beaches · Platanias
Two small sheltered coves on a green little peninsula just west of Chania town.
Sandy beaches · Chania
A birdwatching lake near Chania.
Lakes, rivers & waterfalls · Platanias
An early 20th century power station by Lake Agia.
Museums · Platanias
A golden sandy beach just 2.5 km from Chania town, with lifeguards and watersports.
Sandy beaches · Chania
The town beach of Chania, a short walk west of the old Venetian walls.
Sandy beaches · Chania
Icons in the San Salvatore church.
Museums · Chania
Ship models in the Firka fortress.
Museums · Chania
The last synagogue of Crete.
Old towns & landmarks · Chania
This experience is for certified scuba divers who want to explore the coast of Chania from the shore, with full scuba equipment included.
Your experience begins at our PADI Dive Centre in Almyrida, where you'll meet your instructor, prepare your equipment and receive a briefing before heading together to the dive site.
Our usual shore-diving location is Koutalas, a sheltered bay and natural nursery for Mediterranean marine life. If conditions make Koutalas unsuitable, we'll select another appropriate dive site for the day.
Once in the water, you'll explore the site alongside your PADI Instructor in a small group. Keep an eye out for Mediterranean marine life including octopus, lionfish, moray eels, scorpionfish, barracuda and schools of fish.
Participants must hold a valid scuba diving certification. If you have not dived within the past 12 months, you will need to complete a refresher dive before joining the guided dive.
After diving, we'll return together to the dive centre in Almyrida, where your experience finishes.
Meet at Kefi Divers in Almyrida. We are located on the main road, with plenty of free parking nearby. The dive centre is also approximately 200 metres from the Almyrida bus stop, with bus connections from Chania. Our team will be waiting to welcome you at the dive centre.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.