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Local Agios Nikolaos operator site describing Pleora 1 & 2 and the dive-center support.
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Local Agios Nikolaos dive-center support is the normal way to stage the boat dive.
Pleora is a boat-access cape and wall dive west of Agios Nikolaos with a shallow start, a gradual reef drop and the wreckage of two airplane engines adding a clear focal point. It is a marine-life-rich site for divers who want structure and a longer profile without heavy shore exposure.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 40m
Depth Note
The reef starts at about 8 m and deepens gradually to 40 m, with the airplane engines around 20-22 m.
Best Season
May to October; calmer sea conditions make the reef easier to work.
Typical Conditions
Boat-access cape and wall dive with a shallow start, gradual reef drop and open-water progression.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Keep a close eye on depth control around the engine area and stay within your gas and time plan. A controlled descent makes the wall and reef easier to enjoy.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Aghios Nikolaos Port; plan the dive with a local operator.
Legal Notes
Follow the local operator's boat procedures and any site-specific guidance for the Crete coastline.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
An intermediate boat dive with a wall start, reef progression and engine features that reward relaxed navigation.
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Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
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Research Sources
Local Agios Nikolaos operator site describing Pleora 1 & 2 and the dive-center support.
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