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Scuba diving in Crete has always been a unique opportunity for someone to experience the magic of the seabed.
Eco Diving Center is the ideal choice to start or expand your diving training. Training options through SSI programs for both adults and children, such as Scuba Diver, Open Water diver, Junior Open Water diver, Advanced Open Water diver, Diver Stress and Rescue, Dive Guide, Wreck Diving, Cave diving and Extended Range programs such as Nitrox, Sidemount, Gas Blender etc.
Eco Diving Center is a proud member of the SSI family.
SSI certifications, as the number one diving organization, are recognized worldwide and by completing your training at our diving center you will be able to dive safely anywhere in the world.
Learn how to become a mermaid with exciting SSI Mermaid programs!
After getting certified as an SSI Mermaid, the next logical step is to take your mermaid adventures to our wonderful oceans!
Snorkeling has always been a unique experience for everyone.
Swimming with turtles in Crete resembles children’s fairy tales. And yet if you’re lucky, it can happen.
Whether swimming with turtles or among fish, the easiest and most direct way to get in touch with the underwater world in order to admire the unique seabed of the island safely is snorkeling.
Always under the supervision of our experienced and trained instructors, we guarantee to guide you to the most beautiful and impressive places.
Have this great alternative experience during your holidays with Eco Diving Center and create joyful memories.
SSI’s Try Scuba program is a beginner’s dive experience.
It can be your introduction to scuba diving. This program for beginners gives you the opportunity to experience the magical underwater world, either in pool water or in the sea in confined water, without committing yourself to a longer certification program.
It is addressed to non-certified, those who want to live the unique experience of scuba diving for the first time, those who want to do something different during their vacation.
You will love the freedom that the bottom offers. You will experience how is breathing under the sea level for your first time, you will feel how an astronaut feels in zero gravity. You will be satisfied with the sea life in Crete!
This program includes a theoretical training of approximately 30 minutes, where you will acquire the basic knowledge of diving equipment and diving. Α series of exercises in the water follows to prepare you for a controlled and safe dive, accompanied by one of our experienced instructors, at a maximum depth of 6 meters.
This program does not include any certification.
Minimum age : 8 years old
Eco Diving Center, in addition to its main diving points in the areas of Amoudara, Agia Pelagia, Mononaftis, Mades and Hersonissos, also organizes all-day diving trips to various destinations in Crete, offering a complete scuba diving or snorkeling experience.
The BYRON shipwreck in southern Crete, the Elephant cave in Chania and the island of Dia are our three destinations for our all-day trips.
The day starts early in the morning from our diving center where we depart by mini bus or our boat and ends in the afternoon.
The Rural Greece is an online portal that connects travellers with unique destinations and local businesses in the countryside, offering authentic experiences through activities that highlight nature, traditions and culture.
For the Rural Greece accessibility is fundamental to enhancing an inclusive tourism experience. Following the principles of inclusion and equality, the epaithros Rural Tourism Network and its member businesses are constantly working to enhance the tourism services provided, ensuring that all visitors have the opportunity to experience the authentic beauty of the Greek countryside.
Sustainability in tourism refers to a way of developing tourism that respects and protects the environment while strengthening the local economy and preserving cultural traditions. The aim of sustainable tourism is to provide unique and authentic experiences for visitors without harming the natural and social environment, while ensuring that local communities benefit from tourism activity.
This type of tourism is based on three pillars:
With sustainable tourism, visitors can have authentic experiences, knowing that the impact of tourism on the region is positive and lasting for future generations.
For Rural Greece, localism is one of the most important factors for the development of sustainable tourism, as it promotes a strong link between the tourism product and the local society, economy and culture. Through localism, visitors get the opportunity to explore authentic elements of the destination, such as local products, traditions and culture. This not only boosts the local economy, but also helps to sustain and strengthen local businesses, creating new jobs and supporting the development of local communities.
Furthermore, localism contributes to the sustainability of the tourism sector, as it reduces the use of resources from other regions and encourages the use of local goods and services, reducing the ecological footprint of tourism activities. Thus, integrating localism into tourism practices enhances sustainability awareness, both among visitors and local businesses, creating a more responsible and sustainable tourism destination.
