Experience your first underwater breath on the sheltered house reef at Agios Prokopios. This beginner-friendly PADI Discover Scuba Diving session offers clear visibility, calm conditions and a good chance to see octopus and sea turtles.
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You stand on the sun-warmed sand of Agios Prokopios, salt on your lips and the Aegean spreading like glass before you. The instructors at Blue Fin Divers talk quietly against the hiss of the surf; within an hour that calm surface becomes a different world — stony ridges, waving seagrass and small caves where fish dart like punctuation.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–2.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most people comfortable in the water; no advanced fitness required but basic swimming ability helps
Wildlife
History
Naxos’s shoreline sits beside ancient marble quarries and Venetian-era architecture; the island’s maritime culture still revolves around fishing and small-scale craft.
Conservation
Posidonia seagrass meadows and turtle nesting are locally important; operators encourage no-touch diving, reef-safe sunscreen and minimal disturbance to wildlife.
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Attend the full briefing
The 35-minute PADI briefing prepares you for underwater breathing and safety skills — pay attention to hand signals and emergency procedures.
Wear swimwear under your suit
A swimsuit and quick-dry layers make gearing up and changing easier at the shop.
Declare medical conditions
Not recommended for people with serious heart or spinal conditions; notify staff in advance and consult a doctor if unsure.
Protect marine life
Use reef-safe sunscreen and avoid touching or taking anything from the seabed to preserve Posidonia and turtle habitat.
Swimsuit
Wear under your wetsuit for comfort and quick changing.
summer
Light shorty wetsuit (3mm) or rash guard
Keeps you warm during early-season dives and reduces chafing.
spring
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin while keeping local seagrass and marine life safe.
summer
Towel and dry change of clothes
Useful for post-dive comfort and to avoid chilling after the surface session.