Diving Experiences in Cyprus

Explore the underwater adventures of our Island

Mediterranean has always been one of the most attractive places for divers from around the world. Among the many resorts offering scuba diving to some interesting sites on the island of Cyprus is considered the pearl. Cyprus is well known for its underwater caves, and for the famous wrecks that divers have the opportunity to explore. 

There is no doubt that the Zenobia wreck is the most famous diving attraction of our Island. MS Zenobia was a Swedish built Challenger-class RO-RO ferry launched in 1979 that capsized and sank close to Larnaca,  Cyprus in June 1980 on her maiden voyage. She now rests on her port side in approximately 42 metres (138 ft) of water and was named as one of The Times top ten wreck diving sites in the world in 2003.As a dive site, the a wide range of challenges to scuba divers, from a fairly simple dive to 16 metres (52 ft) depth along the starboard side of the ship (suitable for newly qualified divers); moving up to a more advanced dive inside the upper car deck and accommodation block, right up to extremely adventurous dives within the lower car deck or the engine room (which are only suitable for very experienced divers).

Cyprus is famous for its underwater caves, but Paphos with its stony seabed is the underwater jewel of the island. The "Amphitheatre"  with its terraces is only accessible to divers, It's not an optical illusion, underwater currents over thousands of years eroded the cave roof, finally bringing it down uncovering three ring shaped walls, 10-12 meters high. It was named like this because it looks like an ancient Greek amphitheater.Dive only 12 meters below the surface and the feature and its dwellers, such as shells and shoals of quick moving fish in all the colours of rainbow, will appear in front of you. 

Furthermore the Akamas peninsula is considered an amazing experience.Divers they will have the opportunity to swim among the sea turtles and also to explore the unique flora and fauna, scenic terrain.

Below you can find the most important Dive Sites around Paphos so you can choose which diving experience is the best for you...

Dive Sites in Paphos, Polis and Latchi

• Achilleas - Greek ship wreck as a result of a mysterious explosion in 1975 year. Depth 12 meters.

• Amphitheatre - This unique natural monument located at a depth 12 meters and is actually very similar to the ancient Greek amphitheater.

• Amphorae Reef - Here at a depth of 5-10 meters you'll find plenty of pottery, who drowned in ancient times with the Greek galleys and triremes.

• Devil's Head - These bizarre rocks and craters are located at depths of up to 8 20 meters and the residence of unique soft corals.

• Manajin Island - A small dive site that offers beautiful arches and other natural attractions. Glubira object - from 6 22 to meters.

• St. George Island - This beautiful island is interesting not only because it is a flat above the sea surface, but that is a beautiful underwater cave. Depth to 32 meters.

• SlipWay - Interesting underwater caves along the leading cleft. Depth from 5 30 to meters.

• The Channel - You can get here via a secure passage. There you can see not only the scenic rock formations but also a rich wildlife. Object depth 14 meters.

• Vera K ship - The ship is at a depth 10 meters. Ship ran aground in 70-ies and was used as a target for artillery training. This place is ideal for underwater photographer.

• White River - This property is located on the Akamas Peninsula and is very interesting for divers. Unique flora and fauna, scenic terrain. Depth 14 meters.

Don't miss the opportunity to meet the underwater Cyprus....It's another beautiful world that is waiting for you to explore it.....

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