Located near Pylos, in the south-western Peloponnese, two archaeological diving parks will allow visitors to explore ancient shipwrecks and underwater archaeology by the summer of 2014, as British Wanderlust travel magazine reports.

Among the sites are the remains of ancient trading vessels dating to the Roman, Byzantine and medieval periods, discovered by archaeologists around the island of Sapienza. To the north, in the Bay of Navarino are a number of 19th century shipwrecks. These include the remains of three Turkish ships sunk by allied British, Russian and French forces during the Battle of Navarino that took place in 1827 and was a key engagement in the Greek War of Independence. In addition to underwater archaeology, divers will have the opportunity to enjoy the marine life of the Mediterranean, as well as underwater caves and reefs, which are home to grouper and sea turtles. All of these can be found within the parks, while dolphins are a common sight in Pylos Bay.