Diving on Crete
A breath taking underwater world, the clearest and cleanest waters of Europe, the most idyllic isolated bays and beaches, hundreds of small deserted islands, ship wrecks, archeological objects, in short: Crete is your diving  paradise. We offer you the chance to discover all this beauty through different day trips on Crete.

The equipment
As a diving fanatic you might wish to bring your own diving gear. We do however have all the equipment available for you. All our material is regularly checked, totally safe and of course included in all our diving and snorkeling excursions.

Diving on Crete

In cooperation with a fully licensed PADI diving school we offer a wide range of diving excursions for the beginner and the advanced diver. The introduction day will get you acquainted with diving in a pleasant and stress free setting. A day in which you will fall in love with the magnificent underwater world of Crete. For the advanced diver we have several courses lined up that lead to PADI certification, or we can take you on one of our special trips diving to ship wrecks and even a WW2 crashed airplane.

PADI Open water diving course:
This course will take 4-5 days. For this course you have to be at least 12 years old. First you have to take a theory exam and afterwards you will do a few dives with a practical exam. If you have passed both exams you will be an official PADI diver and you will be allowed to dive till 18 meters.

PADI Advanced open water dive:
After you have your open water certificate you are allowed to get your open water certificate. This course takes 2-3 days. Afterwards you can go even further with underwater photography, cave diving, etc. With this certification you are allowed to dive till a depth of 30 meters.

Are you interested? Please contact us by e-mail and we will send you all relevant information.

Have a look at the Diving Photobook.

With temperatures forecast to reach 17 to 18 degrees, next week will be perfect weather for our outdoor activities. Not too hot, not too cold, but just right for a lovely walk or a visit to our olive grove. Spring has arrived in Crete!

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Haven’t booked your holiday yet? We still have a few spots available for a wonderful stay at Zorbas Island! Whether you choose the blossoming May holiday or the late summer in October, we have a great offer ready for you, including flights.

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” The winter break is almost over! After some major renovations to our apartments, this week we are focusing on putting together our amazing team for 2026. We are putting the finishing touches on everything so that we can welcome you back with open arms to a refreshed Zorbas Island starting 3 April!

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Fishing with the Zorbas boat, snorkelling, diving, or perhaps a cooking workshop in our olive grove? Every day we organise the most enjoyable excursions, but you can also spend a day touring in a hire car. We offer a typically varied programme where anything is possible. The choice is entirely yours!

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It doesn’t get any fresher than this! Our organic olive oil is carefully pressed and has a top-quality acidity of 0.3. You can taste the Greek sun and passion for the land in every drop. Perfect for those who love truly honest and healthy food. Who can we make happy with a tin?

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Welcome to the walking week (E4) of Zorbas Island in beautiful Plakias, located in the heart of southern Crete! During this unforgettable 4-day experience, you will stay 3 nights in the charming village of Plakias, which is the perfect base for breathtaking walks. We have put together a wonderful programme that will take you to the most picturesque spots in the region. This trip offers an ideal mix of exercise and relaxation, immersing you in the authentic atmosphere of Crete. Are you ready for adventure?
Raki is the national drink of the Cretans. It is served almost naturally after every meal, and there is often the opportunity to drink raki.
For the early birds Zorbas Island organises sun rise walks. See the sun rise above the mountains while enjoying an early morning walk through the olive fields and villages.

Zorbas Island 2026 Crete Greece Newsletter: your holiday in Crete in 2026 – The new Zorbas Island programme: dear holidaymaker, we are delighted to present the first details of our brand new programme for 2026! At Zorbas Island, everything revolves around an unforgettable holiday on beautiful Crete.

Holiday Crete 2026 agenda – Agenda Zorbas Island, Crete – Season 2026: our new agenda is ready with the excursions for 2026, including many new excursions. You are probably curious about the activities we will be organising at Zorbas in the coming year, and this agenda provides an overview of all the activities that will interest you.

Holiday information Crete Zorbas Island: Apartment rentals and accommodation on Crete for most of the year. The right place for family apartments and holiday homes, all your excursions and cheap flights to Crete. A comprehensive overview of the latest holiday news from Crete, including lots of photos. Crete is the southernmost holiday island in Europe.

To give you an impression about your holiday at Zorbas Island on Crete, we created a short “Zorbas Island” Movie for you: If you got 5 minutes for holidays to Crete.

In case you like more information, please send an email to zorbasisland@gmail.com