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Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the enchanting Aegean waters? If you feel like you are missing out not having yet explored the fascinating sea world to admire its treasures and colourful creatures, Kos Island can be a home to your most exciting diving adventures, where skilled divers guide your journey to the underwater fantasy world.

The standout reason why Kos is so interesting is the diversity of the dive sites. The sea bottom has surely been affected by the volcanic background of the island, creating lots of interesting underwater caves and reefs ideal for your best-ever diving experiences. A frequently recommended dive spot is that of Therma beach, hosting the natural thermal springs and the popular archway tunnel. You can expect to see various reef fish, including many types of shoaling sea bream and colourful local wrasse, scorpion fish, octopuses, crabs, urchins, sea snails and if you are lucky, some seashells to take home. You may also stumble upon sea turtles so keep your eyes peeled!

You may even head for a diving expedition to the tiny islet of Pserimos, a close-by and popular dive destination. Some interesting sites around Pserimos include ancient underwater amphoras, a location otherwise known as “The Potteries” and “The Gardens”, because the seabed resembles an English garden - hence the name! The wreck of Thor Star is very popular among divers in the region and is located on the south-east side of Pserimos Island. The sea bottom is carpeted with vivid invertebrate marine life in and out of the wreck: damselfish, snappers, jacks, scorpionfish, tuna, sea breams, nudibranchs, sea slugs and if you are lucky, a dolphin or two.

Make sure to visit one of the island’s diving centres for a safe-and-sound diving experience, catering to both beginner and experienced divers. Local underwater gurus who will not only get you to the best scuba diving sites in Kos and its nearby islands, but also sort you out with equipment. You can either take a diving or snorkelling tour or go for a PADI scuba diver course to obtain a PADI certificate. Each diving centre provides courses suitable for all ages, even for kids, and with no need for any prior experience.

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