Tortuga, Mesta Diving School

Scuba diving is an activity that anyone can engage into, either a beginner or an experienced diver.

• You can take scuba diving classes for beginners. After a short introduction in theory, you will have the necessary information to dive is safety and enjoy the magic of the sea.
• Daily snorkeling excursions are organized for inexperienced divers and those who would like to enjoy a day at the sea.
• Diving programmes, offering equipment, boat and trainer, are available for experienced divers. For those who would like to get a diver's diploma, it is necessary to complete a course, which will enable them to dive in bigger depths.

There are a lot of interesting diving sites around Chios and the neighbouring islands, such as shipwrecks, caves and reefs, which can be approached by boat or from diving directly from the beach.

The island’s nature is fascinating due to the dramatic changes of its landscape and its biodiversity. When hiking in the southern part of the island you encounter the fragrant citrus orchards of Kampos area and the evergreen Mastihatrees. Follow trails across the mastic villages, the well preserved fortified settlements that date back to the medieval times and are a significant element of the culture of Mastiha.