Mononaftis - Big Anchor

Location: Heraklion, Region of Crete, Greece

Also known as: Agia Pelagia Historic Anchor, Big Anchor Crete, Mononaftis Big Admiralty Anchor, Mononaftis Reef, Μονοναύτης, Μονοναύτης Μεγάλη Άγκυρα

Added by: kargig

Dive Site Specs

Max depth:
35m
Difficulty:
Deep/Nitrox
Entry type:
Boat Dive
Coordinates:
35.418150, 25.022663 (Directions on Google Maps)
Rating:
4.0/5 (2 reviews)
Tags:
Boat Dive, Reef, Marine Life, Deep

Overview

Located in Mononaftis, Crete, this site features a massive 400-year-old anchor resting at 32 meters. The area offers excellent visibility and a diverse rocky seascape with other ancient anchors and amphorae scattered around. Marine life includes large groupers, moray eels, octopus, and schools of jackfish. It is a fascinating dive for history and nature lovers.

Access: By boat.

Marine life: Documented marine species observed at Mononaftis - Big Anchor include common octopuses (Octopus vulgaris), Mediterranean moray eels (Muraena helena), dusky groupers (Epinephelus marginatus), Mediterranean barracuda (Sphyraena viridensis).

Safety: With maximum depths reaching 35.0 meters, this site requires Advanced Open Water or Technical certification. Divers must exercise disciplined gas planning, monitor depth progression closely along the drop-off, and strictly adhere to non-decompression limits.

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