Navarino Bay: Dive into a unique shipwrecks “park”

In the mysterious seabed of the Navarino Bay, you will discover the remains of ships from 425 BC and the naval battle between Athenians and Spartans. Next, you will dive to explore a shipwreck from the legendary 1827 Battle of Navarino, a milestone in the victorious outcome of the Greek Revolution. Finally, you can tour the largest modern shipwreck in the Mediterranean, the oil tanker “Irene’s Serenade”, which sank in 1980.

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The diving experience at Navarino Bay, with its unique characteristics, offers an unforgettable underwater journey to critical moments in Greek history.

In the mysterious seabed of the Navarino Bay, you will discover the remains of ships from 425 BC and the naval battle between Athenians and Spartans. Next, you will dive to explore a shipwreck from the legendary 1827 Battle of Navarino, a milestone in the victorious outcome of the Greek Revolution. Finally, you can tour the largest modern shipwreck in the Mediterranean, the oil tanker “Irene’s Serenade”, which sank in 1980.

The underwater sightseeing will awe and excite you, as there is always something more to see, something more to explore. Untouched pieces of sunken ships, some covered with marine vegetation and others protected by the seabed mud. A keel here, a mast there, a prow further down, Navarino Bay will fascinate you with its rich underwater heritage.

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