LISA'S DROP
A relatively new site which is very popular as
large grouper and the occasional tuna may be seen. The anchor is dropped in 25m. and the
site leads down to a maximum depth of 35m. There is a gulley with several overhangs and
swim-throughs.
THE VALLEY OF CAVES
As its name suggests this valley has
a number of small caves. There are also interesting craters close-by, one with a
swim-through. The attractive overhangs make homes for small fish such as cardinals. Depths
9-12m.
GREEN GULLIES
A morning dive 15 min. from harbour,
with a maximum depth of 26m. There are sandy bottomed, interconnecting rock gullies with a
variety of encrusting marine life. Large boulders sit on top of the sand attracting small
fish.
CAMEROONS
In depths of 25-27m., large boulders
and reef form gullies and small caves. A well-liked morning dive, it was found in 1990,
the day after Cameroon beat Italy in the World Cup. Marine life to look for includes
grouper, saupe, mullet and rabbit fish.
GROUPER HOLES
An area of gullies and craters with
small caves around the edges. There is an old, large 4 pronged , anchor lying on the sea
bed.
BUBBLES
A rock bottom seabed with large
holes in the floor leading to a series of interconnecting caverns and overhangs. Called
'Bubbles' because of the divers' air filtering through the rocks, and with a maximum depth
of 9m. there is plenty of time to enjoy this site and its marine life.
RED ROSE ROCKS
The Lancastrians who first dived
this site were not being nationalistic, as much of this area of gullies is brilliantly
coloured by red calciferous algae. Max. depth 20m.
MANIJIN ISLAND
A preferred site, so much so that
some divers even snorkel from the shore for 15 min. to dive here. Actually just a rock, it
is small enough to dive all round on a multi-level dive. There are many features en-route;
a drop-off, caves, archway and a blowhole. One cave is spectacularly covered with pink and
purple calciferous algae. This dive has depths between 6 and 22m. After the first dive the
boat sails to a nearby bay to drop anchor whilst lunch is served. There is usually time
for a swim before sailing back towards Paphos for the second dive. A good trip for all the
family.
DEVILS HEAD
This site is north of Paphos off the
coast of the designated area of Akamas. A remarkable area of caves and interconnecting
tunnels in depths of 6-18m. If you are lucky, during the turtle season, you may spot green
and leatherback turtles.