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★★★★★ Zenobia Wreck, Cyprus
On her maiden voyage the Zeonbia ferry sunk near the Larnaca port in 1980. She sits at 42m on her side and starts at 17m. At 172m long it is a two dive wreck. As she lays 1.5km from shore this is a boat dive. The sea conditions are usually quite calm.
★★★★☆ Green Bay
Green Bay is most the most versatile dive site in Eastern Cyprus. With easy entry and exit and gradual descent from 0 to 10m, it is the perfect place for all courses and first dives.
★★★★★ Caves, Cape Greco
Situated on the south coast this site offers tunnels and caves. A little walk down a rocky path to the waters edge and then a giant stride in. Max depth is around 13m. The exit can be traditional or there is another cave to enter at 2m which will exit at the surface.
★★★★☆ MUSAN
Just off Pernera Beach in Ayia Napa the MUSAN (Museum of Underwater Sculpture Ayia Napa) can be found at a maximum depth of just 10m. Access to MUSAN is strictly via an official dive centre.
★★★★★ Nemesis III Wreck, Cyprus
Time to site is less than 5 minutes. The wreck sits in 24m of water and is 25m long and 6m wide. The wreck was purposely sunk so she sits upright on the seabed. Holes were cut into the wreck and one of the engines was left in which makes it an easy and interesting wreck to dive.
★★★★☆ Nissia Caves
Also known as Green Bay2, this site can be started and finished from Green bay. However if the jetty is available this is a much easier way of starting this dive. The largest and deepest cave exits at 17m so perfect for Open water divers. Max depth 22m+.
★★★★★ Cyclops Caves
Cyclops or Konnos point is good for guided dives and courses due to depths of 40m+. A giant stride or a seated entry is possible here and then a small surface swim to descend past the huge boulders. You can then pick your depth around to the point and return shallowing off as you go.
★★★★☆ De Costa Bay
A short walk down will take you to the beach. Entry and exit is from the beach with a gradual slope all the way down. Max depth here is around 13m.
★★★★☆ Paramount
Giant stride into the water and an gradual descent to 4m and then a larger drop off to 11m with a max depth of 12m. Circling back up looking in all of the trenches and under the rocks to then turn parallel along the shore line at around 6m.
★★★★★ Chapel (Agioi Anargyroi)
Max depth here is 40m+. A giant stride in will see the bottom drop away to 10m and the gradually slope to 30m. Exit is the same place as entry which can be difficult because of the height and also the ledge above the water line.
★★★★☆ Canyon, Cape Greco
To access the water here you need ladders. Sometimes ladders are in place but if the weather has been bad during the winter there is a risk they are no longer there. Once in the water you can turn right and explore the wall or you can head out at 190 degrees to a small pinnacle.
★★★★★ Ammos tou Kambouri Beach
Also known as Blue Haze, this site is from the beach. Access to the water is from a few steps or on the beach. It is very shallow to start and a small channel leads out to around 2m depth and then on to a maximum of 6m. This site is usually used for try dives and training.
★★★★★ Pernera House Bay
Pernera House Bay is a pleasant dive site with easy, shallow entry. You can reach the dive site from "Herbie's Diving Paradise" in a minute walk. Ideal for beginners and explorers!
★★★★★ Liberty Wreck, Cyprus
Sitting 1km from shore the journey to the dive site is less than 5 minutes boat ride. Depth of 18m-28m. The length is 37m and width is 10m. The Liberty is a small cargo ship with access to the holds.