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Volcanic walls, lava caves, clear Aegean water, and a world-class caldera topside
Updated Apr 26, 2026 • 25 sources
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Santorini diving is about volcanic architecture: caldera walls, lava caves, black-sand slopes, swim-throughs, and small wrecks. Local centers such as Caldera Diving, Santorini Dive Center, Navy's Waterworld, Aegean Divers, and Atlantis Oia typically run guided shore-assisted and boat dives, with gear included for travelers who do not want to fly full kits. Certified divers can target Adiavatos Reef, Lava Caves, Taxiarchis Wreck, Aspronisi Wall, and Nea Kameni volcanic formations. Beginners can try shallow caldera or south-coast sites with instructors. Expect excellent visibility on good days, modest but interesting Mediterranean marine life, and possible route changes when the Meltemi wind roughens exposed departures.
A signature caldera dive with lava formations, dark slopes, wall sections, and the surreal feeling of descending beside the volcano that shaped the island.
A calderaside reef known by local operators for fish activity, sponges, anthias, wrasse, and dramatic volcanic structure.
A more dramatic wall profile off the small caldera islet, suited to experienced divers on settled boat days.
Volcanic passages and light beams reward good buoyancy and careful finning; best with a guide who can match the route to the team's comfort.
A local wreck option for certified divers who want Santorini's maritime side alongside volcanic terrain; go only with a licensed operator.
A southcoast volcanic cove with caves, arches, pebbles, and clearer protected water when north winds affect exposed beaches.
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