Shore Dives at Myrthianos Plakias: Two Dives with Dive2gether Crete

On the southern coast of Crete, the small beach at Myrthianos Plakias is where Dive2gether Crete assembles guests for a day that feels calibrated to reveal the island’s underwater architecture. This eight-hour shore-diving program delivers two distinct dives among rocky formations, drop-offs and narrow gorges where visibility commonly reaches thirty meters. Calm seas and small groups of six make it easy to move at a relaxed pace: a brief briefing, a 45–60 minute bottom time for each dive, and a leisurely lunch at the taverna between dives. The water here is clear enough to read the contours of the seafloor from the surface: layered limestone ledges tumble into sudden walls, rust-colored algae color cracks in the rock, and pockets between boulders harbor shy wrasse and moray eels. Dive2gether Crete runs the operation from its meeting point, Dive2gether Crete, fitting rental gear, checking paperwork and guiding certified divers through safe routes along gullies and drop-offs. Air and weights are included; photos taken by guides are available for purchase after the trip. Logistics are deliberately simple. Participants should be at least ten years old and hold a scuba certification and logbook; pregnant women are requested not to dive. If you have a car there’s free parking at the beach, or the operator can provide transport. The itinerary is paced: gear-up and brief, first dive, shore-side lunch at a local taverna (pay your own way), second dive, and return to rinse equipment and view images. Optional full equipment rental and an upgrade to boat dives are available on request. Why this trip stands out is less about a single dramatic feature and more about the combination: outstanding visibility, geological variety, and a small-scale crew that keeps the day personal. For photographers the long visibility reveals layered seascapes; for new advanced divers the drop-offs offer exploratory routes without the rush of a boat schedule. Local tavernas and coastal roads mean you can pair this with a full Crete day—mountain villages, olive groves and seaside villages sit within reach. Practicalities: arrive 10 minutes early with certification and medical clearance; bring sunscreen, towel, and a sense of curiosity. Dive2gether Crete’s small-group rhythm makes this an ideal shore-dive day for anyone seeking clear water, varied formations and calm seas on Crete’s southern edge. Beyond the dives themselves, the day supports curious divers with on-site briefings, comfortable surface intervals and local knowledge about currents and marine life. Guides share route choices tuned to conditions, and small groups mean more time to inspect caverns, swim along terraces, and practice buoyancy. After the final rinse, many guests linger at the taverna to compare notes, plan return dives, or explore the coastal trails that run east and west from the beach.