Volkano wreck (Sitia Beach)
The wreck of the cargo ship Volkano lies close to the shore off Sitia Beach at 6.5-10 m. It sank around 1980 carrying cement, stayed half sunk for years and was cut in half by divers for safety reasons. Visit Sitia lists it as a day and night dive; there are also dives at Sitia, Vai and other beaches.
Facts
- Region: Greece – Crete
- Area: Agios Nikolaos, Elounda & Sitia
- Depth: 6.5–10 m
- Level: beginner
- Current: moderate
- Type: wreck
- Coordinates: 35.206, 26.109 (approximate)
- Highlights: shallow cement-carrier wreck, night and day shore dive
- Tips: Shore dive for certified divers; ask a local centre about current access.