Diving in Cyprus

Cyprus is a perfect place to learn to dive. It may not have the amount of
underwater wildlife that are still left in some Red Sea spots, but it is a
good starting point and has some spectacular wrecks, including the Zenobia,
one of the top dive wrecks of the world.  |
Cyprus is a wonderfully diverse island with its different
scenery on land, the same can be said for its underwater landscape. No matter at what
level your diving skills are, you can improve them in Cyprus. The place was made for
diving, so dive in here.
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Deep water diving or scuba diving
are catered for handsomely, the water is warm and the skies are blue, so come and give it
a try. Below you will find a description of the main dive site, the major attractions as
it were, but there is always that "undiscovered wreck" and that elusive
"treasure" not to mention the beauty of the creatures that inhabit the waters.
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 Around Cyprus there is a lot
to
explore.
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Near Ayia Napa
there are many caves and reefs, with good coral growth and amazing visibility.
In the Larnaca area
there are some excellent wrecks to
explore. H.M.S. Cricket, which sank in 1947 and the Zenobia ferry.
Off Latchi -
Polis and The Akamas there are many very scenic sights which are ideal for
photographers and divers of all levels.
In the Paphos
area there is the much talked about "Jubilee Shoals". This is a fantastic
submarine cliff from 17 to 40 metres, with pinnacles, caves and overhangs. Many large
predatory fish have been sighted here, as well as large groupers, octopus and Morays.
There is an amazing tunnel penetration too , but this site is recommended for the more
experienced diver only. Other sites in this area include wrecks, reefs, caves
and walls.
Limassol
has a rich variety of sites .
Wrecks.
There are many wrecks to explore in this area. The copper wreck, a British Man O' War, The
Pharses 11 wreck, the partly submerged Three stars wreck and the M.V. Habe wreck are all
interesting. Skill levels vary for each of them and so ask advice
before tackling them. When diving in Cyprus
(or anywhere else for that matter) do
your bit to
protect the underwater environment.
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We recommend these dive Centres in Cyprus you may check them all
out below. Aloha operates out of Limassol and Dive-in from Larnaca and
Limassol. Dive-in has a number of
equipment outlets. Sun-Fish
are in
the Ayia Napa and Protaras area.
All offer PADI, Some offer BSAC.

Paphos
Larnaca & Limassol Protaras - Ayia Napa Limassol
We now have a decompression chamber in Cyprus, hope you don't need to use
it, pay attention to your teacher, never dive without a dive buddy, Think! |
We have a page with pics of some of the
Mediterranean
fish that you may encounter whilst diving off Cyprus.
If you are lucky!
Here is how You can help to
Protect the Underwater Environment
Whilst scuba diving, diving or even swimming in Cyprus waters.
Please sign our
online fishing petition here
to protect the fish, and divers for one mile offshore
and read why! Water Sports

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