Wrecks of the Battle of Navarino (Pylos) | A Sunken Battlefield

Site Overview

The wrecks of the Battle of Navarino lie scattered across the sheltered bay of Pylos, the final resting place of Ottoman warships sunk in the decisive 1827 naval battle that secured Greek independence. Diving here is a journey through living history: among the scattered timbers, cannon and anchors you may find pottery and the small life that has claimed the wrecks. The site is shallow and guided, making it accessible to all certified divers, but the historical significance means a strict no-touch, no-recovery ethic. The living life is rich in macro terms — nudibranchs, octopus and morays among the wreckage — but the real draw is the chance to fin over a 19th-century battlefield. It is a signature Peloponnesian dive that blends archaeology with the sea. Wrecks of the Battle of Navarino (Pylos) sits within Peloponnese – East & South Coasts and is best described as a wreck and history dive. The water here is typically clear, and the profile — from around 6 m down to 18 m — gives intermediate divers a rewarding range of routes. Among the life you can expect are Nudibranch, Mediterranean Moray, Common Octopus, Wrasse, Sea Urchin. The site rewards a slow, observant approach, and good buoyancy keeps both diver and reef safe. With sensible planning around weather and boats, it ranks among the more memorable stops on a Greek diving trip.