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Crete dive-center page describing the St. George wall, cave, and boat access.
Sheltered Crete wall reef with a small cave and easy boat access.
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St. George is a boat-access wall reef at the end of Hersonissos Bay, named after a nearby church. The site is split into a shallow section and a deeper wall, with a small cave available when the guide thinks conditions are safe. Sheltered-bay conditions and straightforward structure make it a good easy-moderate option for mixed certified divers and calm-water snorkeling days.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 19m
Depth Note
The wall is commonly split into a shallow part and a deeper part, with a small cave when conditions allow.
Best Season
Year-round.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered bay wall with a shallow section, a deeper wall, and a small cave.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Lionfish are common along the wall; take care to avoid contact with spines.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; cave access depends on guide judgment.
Legal Notes
No spot-specific legal restriction is indicated; follow guide instructions.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A wall reef dive of about 300 m, usually split into shallow (6–12/13 m) and deeper (12–19 m) sections.
Freediving
The shallow section can suit cautious breath-hold use, while the cave stays guide-dependent.
Snorkeling
The shallow section can work for snorkelers in calm conditions.
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Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
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Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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Crete dive-center page describing the St. George wall, cave, and boat access.
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