Dive Sites

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. 


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.

Diving Sites

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.
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Rosh HaNikra Caverns
The dive at the Rosh HaNikra caverns is one of the most unique and beautiful dives in the Mediterranean Sea.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pole No. 5
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