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early years
Even though an islander, Dimitris was born on a small picturesque village on the mountain of Amorgos; an avid nature lover, his very first acquaintance with the sea was at the age of six when he immediately knew he was in love with the open water. Not long after the event, and influenced by the rising popularity of Amorgos as a destination for diving thanks to the critically acclaimed film “The Deep Blue” (Le Grand Bleu, 1988), when asked by his father what he wants to do for a living, the response came with no further thought. He wanted to be a diver.
The first real taste of the underwater world occurred during his compulsory army service, a time which he used in his favour by joining the special armed forces. Despite juggling different occupations during his early years, such as contributing to the family business, serving as chairman of the local tourism committee, and participating as such in international exhibitions, diving was the sole pursuit in his mind. Ultimately, he completed his training as a diving professional in 2007 and founded Amorgos Diving Center shortly after.