Dive SitesDiving in the Mediterranean Sea

The Mediterranean Sea along the northern Israeli coast is characterized by a texture slightly reminiscent of the shores of Europe. The coast is slightly rocky as the sand consists of oyster and shells fractures that create thin gravel.
Because the sand type and weight sea visibility is almost not impaired by sea storms. A mere one day after a storm, the sand sinks and sea visibility becomes clear again. This aspect of the northern Mediterranean Israeli coast, makes it ideal for diving and divers.

Autumn, Winter and Spring at the Mediterranean sea are characterized by "Crystal " visibility. During the summer visibility in the Mediterranean is not as good as in other seasons – the best visibility during the summer is from Akko to thr north.
Animals seen during dives in the area are typical to the Mediterranean rocky shore.
In the shallow areas you can find crabs, octopuses, sponges, sea urchins, small fish etc.
In the shallow areas you can find crabs, octopuses, sponges, sea urchins, small fish etc.

Recently there have been an increased number of turtle sightings at various depths, thanks to growing awareness regarding the preservation and protection of sea turtles!

Mediterranean Sea water temperature ranges from 17 C degrees in winter to 30 C during the summer. Diving is held throughout the year.

Most dive sites suitable for Open Water divers.

The Turkish shipwreck

About 900 meters off the shore of Nahariya, there is a sunken Turkish ship that can be found.
The vessel tried to dock and probably due to engine failure, was swept to the rocky ridge and could not be saved. The ship sank under a sailing route, and in the 1980s was exploded in order to eliminate danger to passing vessels. The remains of this vessel lay at a depth of 9 meters and is covered with seaweed, miniature animals, shellfish and fishes.

Rosh HaNikra Caverns

The dive at the Rosh HaNikra caverns is one of the most unique and beautiful dives in the Mediterranean Sea.
The unique caverns have been created by the sea currents. The site is situated inside the Rosh HaNikra visitor site. The cave entrance is accessibly by swimming to it from the shore.
Due to the site proximity to the Israel-Lebanon border, diving in the site requires IDF Navy clearance and only guided dives are permitted.

Israeli Navy Ship "Kidon"

The Israeli navy ship "Kidon" (Javelin) is part of the memorial site to 12 IDF Seals that were killed in Lebanon. The terrestrial monument is located in the southern part of Shavei-Zion beach. The shipwreck is situated in the sea about 3 km from the shore at the depth of 26 meters.
In 2008 a monument, in the form of bat wings, was sunk proximate to the missile boats deck, each wing carries six chairs with the names of the fallen.

Achziv Cave

Achziv Tunnel (Cave) is situated in the area of Achziv reef known as Saar Gulf.
The cave is located on the western side of a natural pond, in the southern part of the Achziv beach. Access to the cave entrance is from the shore and the dive is shallow at an approximate depth of 5 meters.
If the sea waves or currents can be viewed in and out of the pond, diving in the cave is prohibited for safety reasons.

The Nizzan

MV Nizzan was a trawler that was sank for the purpose of becoming an artificial reef and a diving site. She was sank on the 8th of April 2012 off the Achziv coast at 26 m. depth. The Nizzan is one of few wrecks that allows penetration dives to recreational divers. The Nizzan was one of eight trawlers given by the West German government to Israel as part of the Holocaust compensation agreement, from the 1950’s.
In 1956 the Nizzan and her “sisters” were drafted to serve as coastal patrol boats for the Israeli navy. In 1960 she sailed around Africa to trawl for fish in Eritrean Red Sea. The Nizzan sailed back to the Haifa through the Suez Canal in 1974 under a Greek flag. The Nizzan was engaged in commercial fishing until she was decommissioned in 2010.

Achziv Canyon

Achziv Canyon is part of an underwater rift that creates unique underwater topography. The site spread from the islands of Rosh Hanikra Park at the North until Achziv Park at the south, about one km from shore and is part of the Achziv National Park. The top of the cliff is at a depth of about 10 meters and its bottom in some places reaches a depth of 30 meters. The walls are covered with corals and plants and many sea creatures such as squids, small rays, and sea-turtles are attracted to the site.

The Markab

The Markab shipwreck is the remain of an ancient Lebanese merchant ship, which was probably on its way to the old port near the Achziv cave. The ship ran aground and turned over the rocks in the shallows of the Achziv reefs.
The remains of the Markab are scattered over a wide area near the southwest island of the Achziv Island group.
The entire region is part of the marine nature reserve of Rosh HaNikra. Various animals have built their homes around the fractures that have appeared.

The Eitana shipwreck

The tugboat Eitana was owned by the "Gal-Yam" company. It sunk on Wednesday, March 13, 1996.
The Eitana served many years as a civil tugboat at Haifa harbor, and was contributed by the underwater work company to use as a diving site.
The tugboat is a small vessel, but it was not harmed nor crushed by the sea currents. The Eitana lays on its side over a muddy ground at a depth of 30 meters.

The Scirè submarine

The Scirè Submarie is a World War II Italian submarine which was sunk by a British torpedo during an attack mission in the summer of 1942.
The Scirè was discovered in 1984 during an archeological survey in the Haifa Bay. During the year some parts of the submarine pulled out from the water and were sent to Italy to be used in a memorial monument.
The submarine lies at a depth of about 33 meters.

The fish Crater

The Fish Crater is located in the area of Nahariya dock.
The area of the site is slightly rocky and is scattered with sandy bottom craters.
In the rocky walls, deep holes can be found, where fish and other animals often hide.

The site is located 150 meters from the shore at depth of 6-8 meters.

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	Dive SitesDiving in the Mediterranean Sea The Mediterranean Sea along the northern Israeli coast is characterized by a texture slightly reminiscent of the shores of Europe. The coast is slightly rocky as the sand consists of oyster and shells fractures that create thin gravel. Because the sand type and weight sea visibility is almost not impaired by sea storms. A mere one day after a storm, the sand sinks and sea visibility becomes clear again. This aspect of the northern Mediterranean Israeli coast, makes it ideal for diving and divers. Autumn, Winter and Spring at the Mediterranean sea are characterized by "Crystal " visibility. During the summer visibility in the Mediterranean is not as good as in other seasons – the best visibility during the summer is from Akko to thr north. Animals seen during dives in the area are typical to the Mediterranean rocky shore. In the shallow areas you can find crabs, octopuses, sponges, sea urchins, small fish etc. In the shallow areas you can find crabs, octopuses, sponges, sea urchins, small fish etc. Recently there have been an increased number of turtle sightings at various depths, thanks to growing awareness regarding the preservation and protection of sea turtles! Mediterranean Sea water temperature ranges from 17 C degrees in winter to 30 C during the summer. Diving is held throughout the year. Most dive sites suitable for Open Water divers. The Turkish shipwreck About 900 meters off the shore of Nahariya, there is a sunken Turkish ship that can be found. The vessel tried to dock and probably due to engine failure, was swept to the rocky ridge and could not be saved. The ship sank under a sailing route, and in the 1980s was exploded in order to eliminate danger to passing vessels. The remains of this vessel lay at a depth of 9 meters and is covered with seaweed, miniature animals, shellfish and fishes. Rosh HaNikra Caverns The dive at the Rosh HaNikra caverns is one of the most unique and beautiful dives in the Mediterranean Sea. The unique caverns have been created by the sea currents. The site is situated inside the Rosh HaNikra visitor site. The cave entrance is accessibly by swimming to it from the shore. Due to the site proximity to the Israel-Lebanon border, diving in the site requires IDF Navy clearance and only guided dives are permitted. Israeli Navy Ship "Kidon" The Israeli navy ship "Kidon" (Javelin) is part of the memorial site to 12 IDF Seals that were killed in Lebanon. The terrestrial monument is located in the southern part of Shavei-Zion beach. The shipwreck is situated in the sea about 3 km from the shore at the depth of 26 meters. In 2008 a monument, in the form of bat wings, was sunk proximate to the missile boats deck, each wing carries six chairs with the names of the fallen. Achziv Cave Achziv Tunnel (Cave) is situated in the area of Achziv reef known as Saar Gulf. The cave is located on the western side of a natural pond, in the southern part of the Achziv beach. Access to the cave entrance is from the shore and the dive is shallow at an approximate depth of 5 meters. If the sea waves or currents can be viewed in and out of the pond, diving in the cave is prohibited for safety reasons. The Nizzan MV Nizzan was a trawler that was sank for the purpose of becoming an artificial reef and a diving site. She was sank on the 8th of April 2012 off the Achziv coast at 26 m. depth. The Nizzan is one of few wrecks that allows penetration dives to recreational divers. The Nizzan was one of eight trawlers given by the West German government to Israel as part of the Holocaust compensation agreement, from the 1950’s. In 1956 the Nizzan and her “sisters” were drafted to serve as coastal patrol boats for the Israeli navy. In 1960 she sailed around Africa to trawl for fish in Eritrean Red Sea. The Nizzan sailed back to the Haifa through the Suez Canal in 1974 under a Greek flag. The Nizzan was engaged in commercial fishing until she was decommissioned in 2010. Achziv Canyon Achziv Canyon is part of an underwater rift that creates unique underwater topography. The site spread from the islands of Rosh Hanikra Park at the North until Achziv Park at the south, about one km from shore and is part of the Achziv National Park. The top of the cliff is at a depth of about 10 meters and its bottom in some places reaches a depth of 30 meters. The walls are covered with corals and plants and many sea creatures such as squids, small rays, and sea-turtles are attracted to the site. The Markab The Markab shipwreck is the remain of an ancient Lebanese merchant ship, which was probably on its way to the old port near the Achziv cave. The ship ran aground and turned over the rocks in the shallows of the Achziv reefs. The remains of the Markab are scattered over a wide area near the southwest island of the Achziv Island group. The entire region is part of the marine nature reserve of Rosh HaNikra. Various animals have built their homes around the fractures that have appeared. The Eitana shipwreck The tugboat Eitana was owned by the "Gal-Yam" company. It sunk on Wednesday, March 13, 1996. The Eitana served many years as a civil tugboat at Haifa harbor, and was contributed by the underwater work company to use as a diving site. The tugboat is a small vessel, but it was not harmed nor crushed by the sea currents. The Eitana lays on its side over a muddy ground at a depth of 30 meters. The Scirè submarine The Scirè Submarie is a World War II Italian submarine which was sunk by a British torpedo during an attack mission in the summer of 1942. The Scirè was discovered in 1984 during an archeological survey in the Haifa Bay. During the year some parts of the submarine pulled out from the water and were sent to Italy to be used in a memorial monument. The submarine lies at a depth of about 33 meters. The fish Crater The Fish Crater is located in the area of Nahariya dock. The area of the site is slightly rocky and is scattered with sandy bottom craters. In the rocky walls, deep holes can be found, where fish and other animals often hide. The site is located 150 meters from the shore at depth of 6-8 meters.
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