The diving center Diving Travel Sarmas is situated
in the northern region of the island of Evia, in the famous and
beautiful spa town of Edipsos.
For the certified divers, the morphology of
the area is ideal for a range of interesting divings, 365 days the
year, no matter the local weather conditions. The geographical position
and the permanent strong local currents all contribute to the preservation
of highly impressive and rich underwater life and biodiversity.
We have vast experience with regards to diving tourism and the 25
different diving points in our area. The new law for diving that
includes Greece, now allows divings the opportunity to dive anywhere.
With some spectacular shipwreaks at a depth of 17 meters, and a
variety of underwater sites, North Evia is the place that you must
visit for your diving holidays and excursions in Greece.
The sea in North Evian Gulf has comfortable temperatures all the
year round and has interesting underwater sea beds ( ship wrecks,
corals, sponges, reefs and rich life ). This region of North Evia
is also home to the magnificent volcanic islands of Lihadonisia.
Another unique aspect to diving here is the phenomenon of the Euripus
canal, which connects the North and South Evian Gulf. At fixed times
( 6 hour on average ) the sea currents change route and accordingly
the sea level of the Gulfs either rises or descreases.
The general area of North Evia ( including our town of Edipsos ),
has magnificent beaches with a beautiful environment and crystal
clear waters, ideal for swim and relaxing. At the west of the peninsula
are the famous Lihadonisia, a group of small volcanic islets with
rich vegetation. The islets were inhabited upto 1967 and have rich
fauna and life both above and under the sea.
The largest of the islets is Monolia, owes its name to the fact
that on its surface exist only olive trees. This islet as well as
the rest of them is the natural environment that we organize many
of our diving excursions and trips.
Our diving center is situated on the coastal road of Edipsos and
is just 150 meters from the port. We have all the specifications
for a complete education in diving and are certified from the international
organisations PADI, ANDI and IANTD.
The diving training that takes place in our diving center, is in
compliance with the training standards of the international associations
and the diploma that the trainees receive after the end of course
and their successful exams, are accepted and recognised all over
the world.
Amateurs have the chance to experience their first contact with
the self dive, by joining us on a trained dive, in complete safe
and secure conditions. As well amateur divers will have the chance
to receive an internationally accepted self diver diploma ( Open
Water Diver ), by attending the training program of our complete
course.
Our training equipment includes Projectors, DVDs, human body simulator
for CPR training and the complete diving equipment and the relative
literature.
Every year our diving center, in accordance with the new Greek legislation
of February 2006, is fully checked, regarding the condition and
operation of all of our equipment, air compressor and filtered air
that fills the bottles, the way that we organize each diving excursion,
and receives certification by the BUREAU VERITAS. Our diving center
is insured at DAN ( Divers Alert Network ).
The boat on which we train our students was manufactured in the
ship yard of REGENT HELLAS, with strengthened polyester as the main
material. The length of the boat is 9 meters, and it has a see-through
glass bottom. The boat can hold upto 20 people or 15 divers with
their full equipment.
The engine is Mercuiser Turbo Diesel 4,2 L 300hp with Mercuiser
Bravo 2 for our diving excursions, reaching a speed of between 25
30 miles. The boat is equipped with radio VHF GMDSS, GPR
and depth meter EPIRB, and life rafts that hold 22 people with full
diving equipment and supply equipment of medical oxygen.
The certified divers that wish to dive independently can rent from
us their equipment or fill their bottles, as long as they show their
certified card, by an association recognized by the naval ministry,
according the 3409/2005 law ( PADI ANDI IANTD CMAS NAUI ).
DIVING POINTS in NORTH EVIA
Our Area is surrounded by sea that is filled with interesting
points for diving. Our diving center dedicates plenty of time, to
discover new places, so will be always something new, for you that
you are interested. Some favorite places that we are
making dives are the following: 
Diving Spot: Ghost Ship Wreck
Data:
Date of ship wreckage: 1930
Depth: 7 9 m.
Clarity of water: Varies according the season
Condition: Good
Training Level: Open Water
Wild Life: Sponges, Sea horses, and many fish
Diving Spot: German Ship Wreck
Data: German Kaiser Cement boat of the 2nd WW
Date of ship wreckage: 1945
Highest Depth: 12 m
Starting depth: 5- 7 m
Clarity of water: Varies according the current
Condition: Good with out many constructions
Training Level: Advanced OW with many diving
Wild Life: Sponges, Sea horses, and many fish
Diving Spot: 290
Data: Deserted Island
Highest Depth: 20 m.
Starting Depth: 13 -15m.
Clarity of water: Varies according the current
Training Level: Advanced OW with many diving
Wild Life: Sponges, Sea horses, and many fish
Our diving personnel constitutes of many professionals that have
worked in various diving destinations throughout the world, such
as Thailand, Brazil, Guadalupe, Egypt Red Sea.
They are very friendly and can show you a wealth of beautiful
and interesting life in the seabed around the region of North
Evia.
The mentality of our diving center regards diving, as not in terms
of the diving industry, but one of diving with friends. We like
diving to be fun and enjoyable, whilst at the same time, always
carried out with safety and security, and that is why, the divers
that will join us, must have their valid certified card, and also
to be insured for diving by international insurance organizations.
DIVING SHOP in EVIA
At our diving
shop that operates in the same building as our diving tourist
office, we have a huge selection of diving products available.
This include diving suits, accessories, and oxygen bottles at
the best prices of the Greek market.
We cooperate with the best European suppliers such TUSA, POSEIDON,
KOWALSKI, WAT DIVE, EFFESUB, ROB ALLEN, BEST DIVERS, TOP TIGULIO,
AIR TEKTITE, SEEMAN, DIVE SILVER, BIG BLUE and we have the whole
range of PADI products.
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