Greece

Rafina Municipal Unit

Rafina Municipal Unit - photo 1

Photo by Uta Scholl on Unsplash.

Rafina Municipal Unit is a coastal area in Attica near Athens. It is primarily a gateway point for access to the Saronic Gulf and nearby islands, rather than a diving destination itself. With a handful of local dive centers along the coast, most diving activity would be day trips or quick charters to nearby sites in the Aegean Sea. For divers staying in the Athens region, Rafina serves as a convenient port of departure for coastal and offshore dives, but there are no notable dive sites within the municipality itself. Freshwater diving options are not local; this area is best used as an access point for dives farther afield in the Aegean.

Essential information for traveling in Greece

About Greece

Sea
Aegean Sea, Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Io...
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Languages
EL
Demonym
Greek
Phone prefix
+30

Practicalities

Currency
EUR
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
ATH JTR HER CHQ CFU

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Rafina Municipal Unit

Nearby Dive Centers (3)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Rafina Municipal Unit

The best time to dive in Rafina Municipal Unit

The best months to dive in Rafina Municipal Unit are from June to September. Temperatures are confortable (24-30°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
11 °C 15 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
8 °C 14 °C 4/10
03 - Mar.
13 °C 15 °C 6/10
04 - Apr.
15 °C 16 °C 6/10
05 - May
20 °C 18 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
27 °C 22 °C 8/10
07 - Jul.
30 °C 25 °C 8/10
08 - Aug.
27 °C 26 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
24 °C 25 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
18 °C 22 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
17 °C 20 °C 4/10
12 - Dec.
12 °C 18 °C 4/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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