The top 52 dive and snorkel sites in Cyprus, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Cyprus guide
Regularly called The Cliffs by English speaking dive schools due to the 12m high underwater cliff to the left of the entry point below Cyclops cave Cyclops cave is also known as Spilia tou Kiklopa, The Cliffs.
The Fish-Fiding-Rock is the only attraction for divers. The fish is spoiled by feeding and comes to the large boulder rock (depth of 7-8 m), when divers knock on it with the stones or something hard. Thousands of fish gather around, so it is difficult to even take the pictures. From the shore of Protaras
Twin Anchors is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Cyprus which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Aghios Georgios in the Peyia district. Down a well-worn path in the cliff face and a stride entry.
This is a great place for beginners having their first look beneath the sea, or qualified divers alike. Starting from the shallows heading out of the bay we will find remains of terracotta pots left behind by ancient mariners. Varies from 6 to 15m towards manijin island.
Either by boat or a ten minute swim from the shore at Sea Caves.
By boat from Latsi ( Latchi ) harbour. West of the island can get guite steep whereas the east has lots of swim-throughs and can be kept shallow for the less experienced divers. St George Island is also known as Saint George Island.
Although the bottom is fairly flat and sandy, this sheltered bay is usually quite calm. Park just in front of the Helicopter pad and walk down the gentle slope onto the beach.
The dive goes down in steps to around 12 m then has a small overhang, a cave and various swim-throughs. A great site for photography. Across the land from the Amphitheatre. Down a steep path on the rock face ( can be slippy when wet! ).
After entering water into a canal-like channel there is a small cave and a long wall. On return journey you have the choice of swimming on top of the reef at about 4m or staying along the wall. Behind Sea Caves tavern.
After entering the bay, swim out over rocks that are shaped like dinosaur bones. After leaving these turn right and there are lots of small caves and sink holes. Take a bearing on the way out, as finding the exit point is not easy as the terrain is fairly flat and featureless. take the turning opposite Spilies bar, down to the coast. A short walk gets you into the small semi-circular bay.
Amphora Site is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Cyprus which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Basement is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Cyprus which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
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Take your camera to get pictures of your buddy on the motorbike! Down the steep slope to the shingle beach. Stay with the clifs to your right on the way out. The motorbike is straight ahead in about 4m. To the left are a series of tunnels and caves, although some are quite small.
The top-rated beginner sites are Cyclops cave (4.0 from 1 review) and Green Bay (4.0 from 1 review).
Cyclops cave and Green Bay are the top-rated sites you can enter from shore.
Zentacle lists 36 dive shops in Cyprus. The top-rated are Cyprus Diving Centre (5.0 from 126 reviews) and Scuba Tech Diving Centre (5.0 from 108 reviews).
