Temple of Apollo Underwater
Naxos · Greece
Just off the entrance to Naxos Town harbour, the sunken foundations and scattered column drums of an ancient structure lie in the shallows, visible by snorkel or easy scuba beneath crystal-clear Aegean water. The site blends archaeology and marine biology seamlessly — ancient stone blocks are colonised by sponges, sea urchins, and Posidonia meadows, while sea bream weave between marble fragments that have rested on the seabed for more than two thousand years. This is one of the most accessible and historically evocative dives in the Cyclades.
Conditions
Depth
2 to 12 m
Good for beginners
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
15 to 25 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
14 to 28°C
3mm wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 16 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 |
| Current | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Gentle | Gentle | Still | Still | Still | Still |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Erhard'S Wall Lizard
Last confirmed Jun 30, 2026 · 85 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Chocolate-Band Snail
Last confirmed Jul 6, 2026 · 15 records
Very likely
Most dives
European Shag
Last confirmed Apr 6, 2026 · 21 records
Very likely
Most dives
Black Sea Urchin
Last confirmed Jun 4, 2026 · 8 records
Very likely
Most dives
Javelin Sand Boa
Last confirmed Jun 20, 2026 · 33 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Peacock Wrasse
Last confirmed Aug 30, 2024 · 2 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Sea Bream
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear