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Portobelis, located in Sitia, Greece, is an SSI-certified dive center. It offers specialized courses such as Advanced Open Water and Wreck Diver, perfect for divers looking to deepen their skills and explore new depths. The center's proximity to the shore allows for shore diving, with a particular emphasis on night diving for those who wish to discover the marine ecosystem under the moonlight.
The facility boasts comprehensive amenities to ensure a comfortable and safe experience. This includes lockers for equipment storage, a bar area for post-dive relaxation, and accommodation options for extended stays. Equipment rental and nitrox air fills are also provided, ensuring all divers have the necessary gear in optimal condition.
The location in Sitia, Crete, not only provides exceptional diving opportunities but also access to the region's rich culture and natural beauty. Portobelis specializes in offering alternative tourism activities, including hiking excursions and car rentals for island exploration, alongside carefully selected accommodation. This makes Portobelis an ideal base for a memorable Cretan holiday, with the convenience of staff fluent in English.
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4 cursosBeginners courses
Portobelis Crete offers Beginners courses for individuals new to the underwater world. This introductory program focuses on building foundational diving skills in a controlled environment. Instruction typically begins in a swimming pool, allowing participants to safely master essential techniques such as mask clearing, regulator recovery, and buoyancy control. Once comfortable, the course progresses to open water, where students will complete a set number of dives, usually one or two, to a maximum depth of 12 meters. This initial phase is designed to build confidence and competence, preparing divers for further exploration. The center is certified by both IDEA and PADI, ensuring adherence to international training standards. Located in Crete, the diving conditions are generally favorable for beginners. While specific monthly water temperature data is not provided, the region typically experiences pleasant conditions for much of the year. Visibility underwater can vary but is often good, allowing for clear views of the marine environment. The dive sites accessible from Portobelis Crete are known for their diverse underwater topography and marine life, offering a rewarding experience for new divers. The center's commitment to safety and quality instruction is a key aspect of the Beginners courses, making it an accessible entry point into scuba diving.
Advanced courses
Portobelis Crete offers Advanced courses for certified divers seeking to enhance their underwater capabilities. This program builds upon your existing knowledge, preparing you for deeper dives and more challenging conditions. As an IDEA and PADI certified facility, Portobelis Crete ensures your training meets international standards. The advanced curriculum typically involves dives to 30 meters, focusing on navigation, buoyancy control, and problem-solving techniques. Specific dive sites will be chosen based on current conditions and student progress, offering a dynamic learning environment. While specific monthly climate data for Crete is not provided, the Mediterranean Sea generally offers good visibility for much of the year. Water temperatures can vary, with warmer months ideal for comfortable diving and cooler periods potentially requiring thicker wetsuits or drysuits. The dive sites around Crete are known for their diverse underwater topography, including reefs and potential historical artifacts, providing a rich backdrop for advanced skill development. The center's multilingual staff, fluent in German, Greek, English, and Italian, ensures clear communication and a welcoming atmosphere for international divers.
Speciality courses
Portobelis Crete offers a variety of PADI and IDEA Specialty Courses designed to enhance your diving skills and explore specific underwater interests. These courses allow certified divers to focus on areas such as deep diving, wreck exploration, or underwater photography, tailoring your education to your passions. Each specialty typically involves a combination of knowledge development and practical application, often including two or more dives to refine techniques in real-world conditions. The specific sites for these practical sessions will depend on the specialty chosen, but Portobelis Crete leverages its location to provide diverse training environments. While specific monthly water temperature and visibility data for Crete are not provided in the input, the region generally offers pleasant diving conditions for much of the year. Divers can expect varied underwater topography, from reefs to potential wrecks, depending on the chosen specialty and dive site. The center's multilingual staff, fluent in German, Greek, English, and Italian, ensures clear communication and a comfortable learning experience for a diverse range of international divers. This focus on accessibility and specialized training makes Portobelis Crete a suitable choice for those looking to expand their diving repertoire.
Night dive
The Night Dive specialty course at Portobelis Crete offers a distinct opportunity to explore the underwater realm after sunset. This PADI and IDEA certified specialty typically involves two dives, allowing participants to observe nocturnal marine life and experience familiar dive sites from a new perspective. While specific dive site details are best confirmed directly with the center, night dives generally focus on shallower, accessible locations suitable for the conditions. The course emphasizes proper techniques for navigating and communicating in low visibility, ensuring a safe and engaging experience. Crete's waters provide a fascinating environment for night diving. Visibility can vary, but the absence of sunlight often reveals creatures that remain hidden during the day. Divers can expect to encounter different species of fish, crustaceans, and possibly even cephalopods. The water temperature in Crete fluctuates seasonally, so checking current conditions is advisable for appropriate thermal protection. Portobelis Crete, operating in Greece, offers instruction in German, Greek, English, and Italian, catering to a diverse international clientele. Their commitment to diver education is reflected in their affiliation with major certifying agencies.
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The shipwreck at Sitia Beach is at a maximum depth of 6.5-10m.
They offer VIP 1-person guided dives, individual guided dives, guided group dives, and night dives, with options including or excluding equipment.
Yes, instruction can begin in a swimming pool, and they offer courses for beginners.
The guided group dive price includes tank and weights, and free use of the Dive Center facilities including briefing.
The maximum dive time for guided day dives is 60 minutes (50 Bar), and for night dives it is 45 minutes (50 Bar).