The uninhabited isle of Dia is located 7 nautical miles from Heraklion.
Vastly rich in terms of archeological interest, according to the Greek mythology, Dia isle could be identified as the island that Theseus escaped to with Ariadne, after killing the Minotaur. Nowadays, a wonderful destination for diving into the blue: swimming in breathtakingly clear waters, while snorkeling to explore the various marine life and the underwater landscapes.