There is no more exciting place to be in Greece during the summer than on the island of Mykonos. Spend the day basking in the warm sun, then party the night away at the massive dance clubs that make this island famous. 

Diving in Mykonos may not be as famous as its nightlife, but it is just as spectacular. The year-round crystal-clear waters of the Aegean Sea make Mykonos a fantastic dive destination every day of the year.  Explore a diverse array of marine life amongst beautiful reefs, thrilling cave systems, and two great shipwrecks.

Scuba diving in Mykonos has become a popular activity, and most Mykonos dive centers are open year-round. You can find most Mykonos dive resorts along the beaches of the southern side of the island.
 

Although the summer is the most touristy time of year, the best time to go diving in Mykonos is September and October. The water and air temperatures are still warm during these two months, but the large crowds have left, and hotel rates are more reasonable. 

Diving in Mykonos during the spring is also a good time to visit this beautiful island. Water and air temperatures will be slightly cooler, and you may need a thicker wetsuit, but you will still beat the summer crowds.
 

Mykonos dive centers offer a wide range of exciting diving opportunities. With beaches scattered all over the island, you will find your fair share of shore dives. There are many easily accessible shallow reef dives all thriving with marine life, the most popular being Paradise Reef. 

There are two great shipwrecks to dive in the Mykonos, the famous Anna II and the wreck of the Peloponisos. Divers can also visit spectacular rock formations and the exciting cave systems in Tragonisi.

Most dive centers offer a wide range of dive courses in Mykonos, from Open Water diver through Divemaster and every specialty in between.

Scuba diving in Mykonos along the reefs, you will encounter a wide variety of marine life such as colorful sponges, barracuda, sea urchins, crabs, sea stars, and octopus. Keep your eyes peeled for vibrant nudibranchs as well.

Growing on the Mykonos wrecks, you will find clams, mussels, anemones, and more sea stars. Other common fish include cuttlefish, grouper, scorpionfish, and red snapper.

While diving Mykonos during the warmer months, you have a chance at spotting the endangered, rare monk seal. Other exciting marine life living in the crystal-clear waters surrounding Mykonos include colorful moray eels, stingrays, and jellyfish.

The Peloponisos Wreck - This 1930s shipwreck sank on the northeastern side of Mykonos. An advanced dive, it is now in two pieces and remains in good shape. 

The Anna II Wreck - One of the most famous dives in the Cyclades, the Anna II is a well-preserved cargo ship that sank in 1995. At 64 meters long, this wreck is now a vast artificial reef thriving with marine life.

Paradise Reef - Paradise Reef is an easily accessible, shallow dive right off the famous Paradise Beach, thriving with a wide diversity of marine life. 

Tragonisi Island Caverns - This area of Mykonos offers divers stunning views of underwater rock formations and exciting caverns to swim through. This site is a favorite amongst underwater photographers and offers a chance at encountering the rare monk seal.

Barracuda Reef - True to its name, this dive site is an excellent place to meet large schools of barracuda. Barracuda Reef is also one of the best places to dive in Mykonos to see amphoras scattered all throughout the site's stunning underwater landscape.