Greece · Spearfishing zone
Open coastal waters (general)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Open coastal waters (general).
Spearfishing by breath-hold freediving is permitted along most of the Greek coastline and around the islands, subject to the PD 373/1985 distance rules (>=200 m from swimmers, harbour works, vessels, anchored ships and marked nets; not in vessel transit lanes or harbour entrances), the May and night closures, and the diver-down buoy requirement.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
No scuba/air apparatus; no pneumatic/explosive spearguns; min. 200 m from swimmers/harbours/vessels/nets; mandatory yellow buoy with red-striped 'Υ.Δ.' flag; stay within 50 m of buoy; 5 kg/day catch cap; no sale of catch.
When it applies
Seasons
Time-of-year periods that affect spearfishing in this zone.
Closed in May and from sunset to sunrise
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Greece
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
On the ground
Local shops & charters
Gear shops, charters, courses and clubs around Greece. Sample listings are clearly marked while we verify real operators.