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Recreational spearfishing (ψαροτούφεκο / υποβρύχια ερασιτεχνική αλιεία) is legal in Greece for personal recreation only (sale of catch is forbidden), but is tightly regulated by Presidential Decree 373/1985 (as amended). Only freediving with breath-hold is allowed: any form of compressed-air diving apparatus (SCUBA, hookah) is banned, as are pneumatic/explosive-propelled spearguns, underwater lights, nets and night fishing. Spearfishing is prohibited every May, after sunset to sunrise, for persons under 16, and within 200 m of swimmers, harbour works, navigational marks, vessels, anchored ships and marked nets, and in vessel transit lanes and harbour entrances/exits. A daily catch cap of 5 kg per person applies (one single fish above this weight is exempt; only one grouper/Epinephelus per day). A diver-down buoy with a yellow flag bearing a red diagonal stripe and the letters 'Υ.Δ.' is mandatory, and the diver must stay within 50 m of it. No special spearfishing licence is required since the old paper permit system was abolished (Law 4256/2014), but from 10 January 2026 the revised EU Fisheries Control Regulation requires recreational marine fishers (including spearfishers) to register and report daily catches of certain conservation-managed species via the national electronic system. Additional area bans apply inside marine protected areas (e.g. the National Marine Park of Alonissos Northern Sporades core zone) and military zones.
Última actualización enero 12, 2026
Marco regulador
- §Presidential Decree 373/1985 (ΠΔ 373/1985, ΦΕΚ Α' 131/22.07.1985) - Recreational/sport fishing
- §Presidential Decree 86/1998 (ΦΕΚ Α' 78/10.04.1998) - amends catch limit (Art. 2)
- §Presidential Decree 99/2003 (ΦΕΚ Α' 94/22.04.2003) - amends inland-waters fishing (Art. 4)
- §Presidential Decree 7/2014 (Art. 65, ΦΕΚ Α' 108/06.05.2014) - adds sea-urchin provisions
- §Law 4256/2014 (ΦΕΚ Α' 92) - abolishes the recreational boat-fishing licence fee regime (Art. 14§2)
- §Council Regulation (EC) 1967/2006 - Mediterranean fisheries (supersedes net rules in Art. 2)
- §Revised EU Fisheries Control Regulation - recreational fishing registration & catch reporting in force from 10 January 2026
- Licencia obligatoria
- No obligatoria
- Fusil de pesca
- Permitido
- Escafandra
- Prohibido
- Extranjeros
- Bienvenidos
La ley, literal
Textos legales
Las disposiciones legales y reglamentarias exactas que regulan la pesca submarina aquí, citadas tal como están publicadas, con un enlace a cada fuente oficial.
Underwater recreational fishing - prohibitions (May, night, under-16, 200 m distances, transit lanes)
Presidential Decree 373/1985 (ΦΕΚ Α' 131/22.07.1985), codified
Αρθρ. 3.- 1. Απαγορεύεται η άσκηση της υποβρύχιας ερασιτεχνικής αλιείας: α) Κατά το μήνα Μάιο κάθε χρόνο. β) Αμέσως μετά τη δύση μέχρι την ανατολή του ηλίου. γ) Από άτομα, που δεν έχουν συμπληρώσει το 16ο έτος της ηλικίας τους. δ) Σε απόσταση 200 μέτρων από: (1) Το σημείο όπου συνήθως κολυμπώντας οι λουόμενοι. (2) Τα λιμενικά έργα ή ναυτιλιακές σημάνσεις ή σκάφη ή άλλα πλωτά μέσα αλιείας, καθώς και τα δίχτυα με εμφανή σήμανση. (3) Τα αγκυροβολημένα πλοία. ε) Σε θαλάσσιες ζώνες διέλευσης σκαφών, καθώς και εισόδους-εξόδους λιμανιών ή αγκυροβολίων.
Underwater recreational fishing - prohibited acts (scuba/air apparatus, explosive speargun, nets, undersize fish, underwater lights)
Presidential Decree 373/1985 (ΦΕΚ Α' 131/22.07.1985), codified
2. Απαγορεύεται στους ερασιτεχνικούς υποβρύχιους ψαράδες: α) Να αφαιρούν αλιεύματα από τα αλιευτικά εργαλεία άλλων ψαράδων. β) Να εξακολουθούν να έχουν οπλισμένα τα εργαλεία, που είναι ειδικά για την υποβρύχια αλιεία, όταν βρίσκονται έξω από το νερό ή στην ξηρά. γ) Να χρησιμοποιούν οποιαδήποτε μορφή καταδυτικής συσκευής παροχής αέρα από σκάφος ή φορητή αυτόνομη καταδυτική συσκευή. Επίσης, απαγορεύεται να υπάρχουν αναπνευστικές συσκευές στα σκάφη και, γενικά, τα πλωτά μέσα που χρησιμοποιούνται από αυτούς. Από την απαγόρευση αυτή εξαιρείται η περίπτωση διεξαγωγής ερευνών και άλλων δραστηριοτήτων, που έχουν σχέση με την αλιεία, για την οποία, ο Υπουργός Γεωργίας μπορεί να εγκρίνει τη χρησιμοποίηση καταδυτικών συσκευών παροχής αέρα για ορισμένο χρονικό διάστημα και συγκεκριμένες θαλάσσιες περιοχές. δ) Να χρησιμοποιούν καμάκι, που η προσωπική του δύναμη να προέρχεται από την εκπυρσοκρότηση εκρηκτικής ύλης ή άλλου χημικού μίγματος. ε) Να χρησιμοποιούν δίχτυα, σε οποιαδήποτε φάση της αλιείας. στ) Να αλιεύουν ψάρια βάρους μικρότερου από 150 γραμμάρια. ζ) Να χρησιμοποιούν υποβρύχιο φώς.
Underwater recreational fishing - diver-down buoy, flag and 50 m radius requirement
Presidential Decree 373/1985 (ΦΕΚ Α' 131/22.07.1985), codified
3. Οι ερασιτέχνες υποβρύχιοι ψαράδες, όταν είναι σε κατάδυση, υποχρεούνται να φέρουν έναν επιπλέοντα σημαντήρα (πλαστικό), χρώματος κίτρινου, ο οποίος να φέρει μία σημαία κίτρινη με διαγώνια κόκκινη γραμμή, στην οποία να αναγράφονται τα ψηφία Υ.Δ. (Υποβρύχια Δραστηριότητα) και ο οποίος πρέπει να είναι ορατός με κανονικές συνθήκες από απόσταση 300 τουλάχιστον μέτρων. Εάν ο υποβρύχιος ψαράς συνοδεύεται από πλωτό μέσο, η σημαία αυτή πρέπει να είναι στερεωμένη με εμφανές σημείο πάνω στο μέσο αυτό. [...] Ο υποβρύχιος ψαράς πρέπει να κινείται σε μία ακτίνα 50 μέτρων από τη σημαντήρα ή το πλωτό μέσο.
Daily catch limit (5 kg) and one grouper limit
Presidential Decree 373/1985 (ΦΕΚ Α' 131/22.07.1985), codified; Art. 2 para. 2(a) as replaced by PD 86/1998
2. Κάθε ερασιτέχνης ψαράς επιτρέπεται να ψαρεύει συνολικά: «α) Μέχρι πέντε (5) κιλά ψάρια ή κεφαλόποδα κατά 24ωρο, εφόσον αλιεύει με οποιοδήποτε από τα επιτρεπόμενα εργαλεία εκτός από δίχτυα ή παραγάδια με τα οποία επιτρέπεται να ψαρεύει μέχρι δέκα (10) κιλά. Εξαιρείται η περίπτωση που ένα ψάρι μόνο του έχει μεγαλύτερο βάρος.» β) Ένα μόνο άτομο του γένους των ροφοειδών (EPINEPHELUS).
General prohibitions - lights, sponge/coral harvest, sale of recreational catch
Presidential Decree 373/1985 (ΦΕΚ Α' 131/22.07.1985), codified
3. Απαγορεύεται η ερασιτεχνική αλιεία με την βοήθεια φωτεινών πηγών. Από την απαγόρευση αυτή εξαιρείται μόνον η περίπτωση αλιείας στη θάλασσα με καμάκι χεριού, που επιτρέπεται να ενεργείται με τη βοήθεια ενός λαμπτήρα με διάχυτο φώς (λούξ) χωρίς καταυγαστήρα, έντασης μέχρι 500 κεριά. [...] 6. Απαγορεύεται η ερασιτεχνική αλιεία σπόγγων και κοραλλιών. 7. Απαγορεύεται η πώληση και γενικά η εμπορία αλιευτικών προϊόντων, που προέρχονται από ερασιτεχνική αλιεία.
Cuándo puedes bucear
Temporadas y restricciones horarias
Periodos de veda, de apertura y restringidos a lo largo del año. Confirma siempre localmente las vedas específicas de cada especie.
- VedaAll underwater/spear fishing (υποβρύχια ερασιτεχνική αλιεία)May 1 – May 31
Underwater recreational fishing is prohibited every May (PD 373/1985, Art. 3 para. 1a), a spawning-season closure.
- VedaAll underwater/spear fishing (daily night closure)sunset – sunrise
Spearfishing is prohibited from immediately after sunset until sunrise (PD 373/1985, Art. 3 para. 1b). Underwater lights are also banned.
Permiso para pescar
Licencia
Qué necesitas para poder estar en el agua, cuánto cuesta y cómo conseguirlo.
- Tipo
- No dedicated spearfishing licence. The old recreational boat-fishing permit fee regime under PD 373/1985 Art. 6 was abolished by Law 4256/2014. From 10 January 2026, recreational marine fishers (including spearfishers) must instead register and report daily catches of certain EU conservation-managed species via the national electronic reporting system under the revised EU Fisheries Control Regulation.
- Coste
- No licence fee. Registration/reporting under the 2026 EU rule is free.
- Validez
- n/a (no licence). 2026 reporting obligation is ongoing while fishing.
- Cómo obtenerla
- No licence to obtain for spearfishing itself. From 2026, register and report catches through the Greek national recreational-fishing electronic system as required by EU rules.
- Autoridad
- Ministry of Rural Development and Food (General Directorate of Fisheries) / Hellenic Coast Guard
Equipo y técnica
Normas de equipo
Qué equipo está permitido, cómo puede usarse y las condiciones asociadas.
Restricciones
- Any form of compressed-air diving apparatus is banned: no SCUBA, no portable autonomous breathing apparatus, no air-supply from a boat (hookah); such apparatus may not even be present on the boat used (PD 373/1985, Art. 3 para. 2c)
- Spearguns whose propulsion comes from detonation of explosive material or a chemical mixture are prohibited (PD 373/1985, Art. 3 para. 2d); only band/elastic-powered (and mechanical) spearguns are allowed
- Underwater lights are prohibited (Art. 3 para. 2g); recreational fishing with light sources is banned generally except a hand harpoon with a diffuse <=500-candle lamp (Art. 1 para. 3)
- Nets may not be used at any phase of spearfishing (Art. 3 para. 2e)
- Speargun must be unloaded/unarmed when out of the water or on land (Art. 3 para. 2b)
- Mandatory floating diver-down buoy (yellow) with a yellow flag bearing a red diagonal stripe and the letters 'Υ.Δ.', visible from at least 300 m; diver must stay within a 50 m radius of it (Art. 3 para. 3)
Spearfishing in Greece is freediving-only; breath-hold required. Commonly reported best practice (and Coast Guard guidance) is to notify the nearest Port Authority before diving.
Lo que puedes capturar
Límites de captura y especies protegidas
Cuotas diarias, tallas mínimas y especies que nunca deben capturarse.
Límite diario
5 kg of fish or cephalopods per person per 24 hours across all permitted gear (10 kg only with nets/longlines, which are not allowed for spearfishing). A single fish that alone exceeds the limit is exempt. Underwater fishers may not take fish weighing less than 150 g.
Tallas mínimas
- Dusky grouper / grouper (Epinephelus spp.)mín. 45 cm
Especies protegidas — no capturar
- ProtegidaMediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus)
- ProtegidaSea turtles incl. loggerhead (Caretta caretta)
- ProtegidaCetaceans (dolphins)
- ProtegidaDate mussel / Lithophaga lithophaga (harvest banned)
- ProtegidaSponges and corals (recreational harvest banned, PD 373/1985 Art. 1 para. 6)
- ProtegidaSharks and rays subject to EU/Mediterranean protection
- ProtegidaBerried (egg-bearing) female lobsters/crawfish
Only one grouper (Epinephelus) may be taken per person per day (PD 373/1985 Art. 2 para. 2b). The 45 cm grouper minimum and other species minimum sizes follow Greek/EU minimum-landing-size rules. Sale or trade of any recreationally caught fish is prohibited (Art. 1 para. 7). Penalties for violations are severe (reported fines exceeding 3,000 EUR plus confiscation of catch and equipment).
Quién puede pescar
Visitantes y residentes
Cómo difieren las normas para los visitantes extranjeros y los residentes locales.
Visitantes extranjeros
PermitidoRequisitos
- From 10 Jan 2026, like residents, register and report daily catches of certain EU conservation-managed species via the Greek national recreational-fishing electronic system
- Comply with all PD 373/1985 rules (freediving only, buoy, distances, May/night closures, catch limits)
Restricciones
- No spearfishing inside marine protected areas (e.g. Alonissos Marine Park core zone) or military zones
Tourists and non-residents are subject to the same rules as Greek nationals; no separate foreigner permit exists for spearfishing. The EU 2026 reporting requirement applies regardless of the fisher's nationality.
Residentes
No dedicated spearfishing licence; subject to the 2026 EU recreational-fishing registration/catch-reporting obligation via the national electronic system.
Requisitos
- Be at least 16 years old to spearfish (PD 373/1985 Art. 3 para. 1c)
- Freediving only; carry mandatory diver-down buoy and flag
- From 2026, register and report daily catches of certain species electronically
Same substantive rules apply to residents and visitors. Catch may not be sold.
Dónde en la costa
Zonas permitidas y prohibidas
Áreas concretas abiertas o cerradas a la pesca submarina. Consulta el panorama completo en el mapa interactivo.
Áreas permitidas
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.
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.
The only four areas inside the National Marine Park of Alonissos Northern Sporades where recreational spearfishing IS permitted, de-designated by decision of the park management body under YA YPPOT/GDAPK/ARCH/A1/F43/60806/2748 (FEK 1741B/03-08-2011) as exceptions to the park-wide speargun ban (KYA 23537/2003): (1) the coastline north of Agios Dimitrios beach up to Cape Apythmenos on Alonissos; (2) Milia–Spartines bay and the reef off it, Alonissos; (3) Klima bay on Peristera; (4) the coastline of the Megalos Adelfos islet. All national PD 373/1985 rules (freediving only, May and night closures, buoy, catch limits) still apply. Pin marks Agios Dimitrios beach, the southern end of exception area (1).
Áreas prohibidas
- National Marine Park of Alonissos Northern Sporades (core Zone A, incl. Piperi island)national marine park / Natura 2000 (SAC)
Greece's first and the Mediterranean's largest marine park, protecting the Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus). The strictly protected core zone (Zone A, centred on Piperi) bars general access and fishing; spearfishing is not permitted in the protected core. Commercial fishing in the wider park is restricted to coastal vessels with nets/longlines/traps.
- Harbours, harbour entrances/exits, anchorages and vessel transit lanesoperational/port exclusion zone
Spearfishing is prohibited within harbour areas, their entrances and exits, anchorages and marine vessel transit lanes, and within 200 m of harbour works, navigational marks, vessels, anchored ships and marked fishing nets (PD 373/1985, Art. 3 para. 1d-e).
- Designated swimming areasbathing/swimmer safety zone
Spearfishing is prohibited within 200 m of points where bathers usually swim (PD 373/1985, Art. 3 para. 1d(1)).
- Natura 2000 marine sites and military zones (general)marine protected area / military zone
Spearfishing is generally off-limits in Natura 2000 marine protected areas and in military zones; specific boundaries and rules vary and must be checked locally.
- National Marine Park of Zakynthos (Laganas Bay)national marine park
National Marine Park of Zakynthos in Laganas Bay (southern Zakynthos, Ionian Sea), a protected area established to protect the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta). Fishing activities are strictly prohibited inside the marine zones (Zones A and B cover the nesting beaches Sekania, Dafni, Gerakas, Kalamaki and Marathonisi islet); a general fishing ban necessarily covers spearfishing. Recreational vessels are restricted (Zone A no boats; Zones B/C max 6 knots).
- Gyaros Island Marine Protected Area (Nisos Gyaros kai Thalassia Zoni)marine protected area / Natura 2000 (SAC+SPA)
The uninhabited island of Gyaros in the northern Cyclades and its surrounding 3-nautical-mile marine zone are designated as a Natura 2000 site (GR4220033) and, since 2019, a formally managed Marine Protected Area. A Presidential Decree issued on 16 April 2026 permanently codified the protection zones and management rules. Following a brief and damaging opening in summer 2022, the MPA was upgraded to a full no-take zone (NTZ) with all fishing—including recreational spearfishing—banned throughout the protected marine area; the Hellenic Coast Guard enforces the ban with a remote surveillance system (radar, infrared cameras, drones).
- Strofades Islands (National Marine Park of Zakynthos – Zone Ib)national marine park zone
The Strofades (islands Stamfani and Arpyia), located approximately 50 km south of Zakynthos, form a distinct marine protection zone (Zone Ib) within the National Marine Park of Zakynthos as established by Presidential Decree 906D of 22 December 1999. A 500-metre marine buffer around the islands protects monk seal habitat and seabird colonies; recreational fishing, including spearfishing, is explicitly prohibited in all NMPZ marine zones under the same decree.
- Amorgos FRA – Nikouria Islet Fisheries Restricted Areafisheries restricted area (presidential decree)
One of three year-round no-fishing zones established around Amorgos by Presidential Decree No. 73 (Government Gazette No. 148, 18 August 2025), under the fisher-led Amorgorama conservation initiative. The zone covers the marine area around the uninhabited islet of Nikouria, located off the coast of Agios Pavlos beach on Amorgos (Cyclades). All fishing – commercial and recreational, including spearfishing – is permanently prohibited within the zone. A separate seasonal ban (1 April – 31 May annually) also applies within 1.5 nautical miles of the entire Amorgos coastline for all fishing including recreational. The three FRAs are enforced by GPS tracking and fines up to €3,000.
- Amorgos FRA – Katapola Bay Fisheries Restricted Areafisheries restricted area (presidential decree)
One of three year-round no-fishing zones established around Amorgos by Presidential Decree No. 73 (Government Gazette No. 148, 18 August 2025), under the fisher-led Amorgorama conservation initiative. The zone covers Katapola bay, the main port bay of Amorgos (Cyclades). All fishing – commercial and recreational, including spearfishing – is permanently prohibited within the designated zone boundaries. The decree was prepared by the Agricultural University of Athens and enforced by GPS tracking; fines up to €3,000 for violations. Fishing restrictions began April 2026.
- Amorgos FRA – Gramvousa Islet Fisheries Restricted Areafisheries restricted area (presidential decree)
One of three year-round no-fishing zones established around Amorgos by Presidential Decree No. 73 (Government Gazette No. 148, 18 August 2025), under the fisher-led Amorgorama conservation initiative. The zone covers the waters around the small uninhabited islet of Gramvousa (Gramvoussa) off the south-west tip of Amorgos near Kalotaritissa bay. All fishing – commercial and recreational, including spearfishing – is permanently prohibited within the designated zone. Together with the Nikouria and Katapola zones, these three FRAs form the first fisher-proposed marine conservation reserve in the Cyclades.
- NMPANS — park-wide spearfishing ban (Zones A & B, Alonissos & Peristera waters)national marine park zone (spearfishing ban)
Throughout the National Marine Park of Alonissos Northern Sporades — i.e. in BOTH Zone A and Zone B, which covers all waters around Alonissos and Peristera islands, not just the Piperi core — underwater fishing with a speargun is prohibited (KYA 23537/2003, FEK 621D/19-06-2003). The only exceptions are the four de-designated stretches of Zone B4 defined per YA YPPOT/GDAPK/ARCH/A1/F43/60806/2748 (FEK 1741B/03-08-2011); see the corresponding 'designated spearfishing areas' entry. Representative point is placed in open water of Zone B south of Peristera.
- NMPANS Zone A2 — Psathoura island no-recreational-fishing zone (1.5 n.m.)national marine park core zone
All recreational fishing (a fortiori spearfishing, which is banned park-wide) is prohibited in the marine zone extending 1.5 nautical miles around Psathoura island, the northernmost island of the Alonissos Northern Sporades National Marine Park (Zone A2/A9 special regulations, KYA 23537/2003, FEK 621D/19-06-2003).
- NMPANS Zone A3 — Gioura island no-recreational-fishing zone (0.5 n.m.)national marine park core zone
All recreational fishing is prohibited within 0.5 nautical miles of the coasts of Gioura (Yioura) island in the Alonissos Northern Sporades National Marine Park; tourist/leisure craft may not even approach within 0.5 n.m. (Zone A3, KYA 23537/2003, FEK 621D/19-06-2003). Spearfishing is additionally banned park-wide.
- Pavlopetri & Elafonisos underwater archaeological site (Laconia)underwater archaeological site (no-fishing / no-spearfishing)
The waters around Elafonisos island and the Pavlopetri islet (site of the world's oldest submerged Bronze Age town, Vatika Bay, Laconia) are a declared underwater archaeological site (YA YPPOA/GDAPK/DIPKA/TPKACHMAE/497461/329426/12400/4245, FEK AAP 13/2018). In the Elafonisos site spearfishing, towed gear, mechanical shellfish harvesting and sponge fishing are prohibited; at the Pavlopetri islet fishing of EVERY kind is prohibited (Law 3028/2002).
- Kassiopi underwater archaeological site (Corfu)underwater archaeological site (no-spearfishing)
Spearfishing, towed-gear fishing, mechanical shellfish harvesting and sponge fishing are prohibited in the declared underwater archaeological site of Kassiopi on the north-east coast of Corfu (YA YPAITHPA/GDAPK/DIPKA/TACH/F43/96551/25174/5349/4635, FEK 405 AAP/2012).
- South-west Corfu underwater archaeological siteunderwater archaeological site (no-spearfishing)
Spearfishing, towed-gear fishing, mechanical shellfish harvesting and sponge fishing are prohibited in the declared underwater archaeological site off the south-west coast of Corfu, a rectangle bounded by 39°21.480'N–39°20.870'N and 020°05.520'E–020°06.580'E (YA YPPO/GDAPK/ARCH/A1/F43/59538/3993, FEK 1726B/24-11-2003).
- Fiskardo underwater archaeological site (Kefalonia)underwater archaeological site (no-spearfishing)
Spearfishing, towed-gear fishing, mechanical shellfish harvesting and sponge fishing are prohibited in the marine area south of Fiskardo bay, north Kefalonia, declared an underwater archaeological site (Law 3028/2002 Art. 15(2); YA YPPO/GDAPK/ARCH/A1/F43/62772/4285/11-11-2003, FEK 1769B/2003).
- Ancient Sami underwater archaeological site (Kefalonia)underwater archaeological site (no-spearfishing)
Spearfishing, towed-gear fishing, mechanical shellfish harvesting and sponge fishing are prohibited in the marine area of the ancient city of Sami, east Kefalonia, per the map and coordinates of the relevant joint ministerial decision (Law 3028/2002 Art. 15(2); YA YPPO/ARCH/A1/F43/36545/1887/8-8-1994, FEK 647B/1994).
- Kato Zakros bay underwater archaeological site (Crete)underwater archaeological site (no-spearfishing)
Year-round ban on spearfishing, towed-gear fishing, mechanical shellfish harvesting, sponge fishing and aquaculture in Kato Zakros bay, east Crete (Minoan palace site; declared underwater archaeological site, FEK 292AAP/23-06-2009; KYA YPPO/GDAPK/ARCH/A1/F41/11228/1865/09-02-04, FEK 336B/2004).
- Skopelos underwater archaeological bays (Stafylos, Agnontas, Panormos)underwater archaeological site (no-spearfishing)
Underwater fishing (spearfishing), towed-gear fishing, sponge fishing and mechanical shellfish harvesting are prohibited in the bays of Stafylos, Agnontas and Panormos on the south coast of Skopelos, declared underwater archaeological sites since 1969 (YA 23181/12-09-1969, FEK 653B & 563B/06-10-1969). Pin marks Agnontas, the central of the three bays; Stafylos lies ~3 km east and Panormos ~5 km west.
- Grotta–Palataki underwater archaeological site (Naxos town)underwater archaeological site (no-spearfishing)
Spearfishing, towed-gear fishing, unlicensed mechanical shellfish harvesting and sponge fishing are prohibited in the Grotta–Prolimenas–Palataki marine area off Naxos town (submerged prehistoric settlement; Law 3028/2002 Art. 15(2); YA YPPO/ARCH/A1/F.43/52872/2645, FEK 722B/1992).
- Agia Irini prehistoric settlement marine protection zone (Kea)archaeological marine protection zone (all fishing banned)
Fishing by any means is prohibited in the 300-metre protection zone outside the wall of the prehistoric settlement of Agia Irini (Vourkari bay, Kea), owing to the presence of an ancient cemetery (YA 3888, FEK 168B/1967).
Condiciones en el agua
Condiciones en vivo
Instantánea en vivo del mar y el tiempo cerca de un punto de referencia costero en Greece, de Open-Meteo. Las condiciones varían a lo largo de la costa; tómalo como orientativo.
Estado del mar y el tiempo en vivo cerca de NMPANS Zone B4 — designated spearfishing areas (Agios Dimitrios–Cape Apythmenos, Milia–Spartines, Klima, Megalos Adelfos).
A quién preguntar
Autoridades
Los organismos oficiales responsables de la pesca y las licencias.
Hellenic Coast Guard (Λιμενικό Σώμα - Ελληνική Ακτοφυλακή)
maritime authority / fisheries enforcement
alieia.hcg.grEmergency at sea: 108; local Port Authority (Λιμεναρχείο)Ministry of Rural Development and Food - General Directorate of Fisheries (Υπουργείο Αγροτικής Ανάπτυξης και Τροφίμων, Γενική Διεύθυνση Αλιείας)
fisheries authority
alieia.minagric.grunknownNECCA - Natural Environment and Climate Change Agency (Management Unit of Alonissos Northern Sporades National Park)
environment / protected-areas authority
necca.gov.grunknown
De dónde proviene
Fuentes
Cada afirmación de esta página se remonta a una de estas referencias.
- [01]
Presidential Decree 373/1985 (ΦΕΚ Α' 131/22.07.1985), codified text - official Hellenic Coast Guard fisheries legislation portal (PDF)
Oficialalieia.hcg.grConsultado Jun 14 - [02]
Presidential Decree 373/1985 - codified record, e-nomothesia legal database
Secundariae-nomothesia.grConsultado Jun 14 - [03]
Ερασιτεχνική θαλάσσια Αλιεία Ακτής, Επιφανείας και Υποβρύχια - Ψάρεμα για όλους (summary of PD 373/85)
Secundariapsaremagiaolous.grConsultado Jun 14 - [04]
Οδηγίες και απαγορεύσεις για το υποβρύχιο ψάρεμα - psarema.net
Secundariapsarema.netConsultado Jun 14 - [05]
Questions and answers on RecFishing / EU recreational fishing reporting from 10 Jan 2026 - European Commission, DG Oceans and Fisheries
Oficialoceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.euConsultado Jun 14 - [06]
Management Unit of Alonissos Northern Sporades National Park - NECCA
Oficialnecca.gov.grConsultado Jun 14 - [07]
Marine Protected Areas - WWF Greece
Secundariawwf.grConsultado Jun 14 - [08]
Spearfishing Greece - The Ultimate Guide (SPEARZEN) - species minimum sizes, license history
communityspearzen.comConsultado Jun 14 - [09]
Spearfishing in Europe - Law, Rules and Restrictions (harpune.info) - Greece section
communityharpune.infoConsultado Jun 14
Notas del investigador
Primary legal source is the codified Presidential Decree 373/1985 obtained verbatim from the official Hellenic Coast Guard fisheries portal (alieia.hcg.gr); all law_texts entries are exact Greek excerpts from that document (Articles 1, 2 and 3). Key points: spearfishing is freediving-only (scuba/air apparatus and pneumatic-explosive spearguns banned); prohibited every May and at night; minimum age 16; 200 m buffers from swimmers/harbours/vessels/nets; mandatory yellow 'Υ.Δ.' diver-down buoy with 50 m radius; 5 kg/day catch cap and only one grouper/day; sale of catch banned. The old recreational permit fee regime (PD 373/85 Art. 6) was repealed by Law 4256/2014, so no spearfishing licence is needed; however from 10 January 2026 the revised EU Fisheries Control Regulation requires recreational marine fishers (explicitly including underwater/spear fishing) in all EU coastal states, Greece included, to register and report daily catches of certain conservation-managed species via the national electronic system - verify current Greek implementation before fishing. Area bans apply in marine protected areas (notably the Alonissos Northern Sporades National Marine Park core zone, centred on Piperi; coordinates are approximate park-centroid values) and military zones; the Natura 2000 entry coordinates are intentionally omitted as they cover many sites. data_confidence is high for the national PD 373/1985 provisions (official primary source) but the precise list and minimum sizes of all protected/regulated species, and the exact current 2026 Greek e-reporting workflow, should be re-checked against the General Directorate of Fisheries before relying on them operationally. Inland/freshwater spearfishing: Spearfishing (including spearguns and hand spears/καμάκι) is prohibited in inland and freshwater bodies (rivers, lakes, reservoirs, streams) throughout Greece; recreational/underwater fishing is governed by Presidential Decree 373/1985 (as amended). Only hook-and-line/rod fishing is permitted in freshwater (no licence required for line/rod fishing in rivers, lakes or reservoirs).
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