Larnaca, located on the southern coast of Cyprus, offers a unique diving experience that combines history, adventure, and natural beauty. This city is home to the renowned Zenobia Wreck, a sunken ferry that has become one of the top wreck dives globally. Sitting just 1.5 kilometers off the coastline, the Zenobia offers diverse diving opportunities, catering to everyone from beginners to technical divers. Larnaca Bay's azure waters, with their calm conditions, are perfect for exploring an array of shipwrecks, including military warships and quaint wooden fishing boats, each with its own story and marine life to discover.
Beyond the thrill of wreck diving, Larnaca provides diverse underwater landscapes, featuring fascinating topographies like caves, tunnels, and vibrant coral reefs. These sites are easily accessible from the shore, making them ideal for novice divers and those looking to hone their skills. The area is dotted with dive centers and resorts ready to guide you through Cyprus's underwater wonders. For those seeking a broader adventure, liveaboards are available to explore the Mediterranean's extensive marine biodiversity. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned diver, Larnaca promises an unforgettable diving experience with its rich marine heritage and stunning underwater vistas.
Scuba diving in Larnaca offers numerous sites for wreck-enthusiasts. The incredible Zenobia Wreck sits at its shallowest point of 16 meters/52 feet and drops to 42 meters/138 feet, making it accessible to everyone. Meanwhile, the HMS Cricket and Kerynia, both military warships, have become stunning artificial reefs for divers to enjoy. A British helicopter wreck also lies in Larnaca Bay for those who fancy a change from the usual wreck.
Larnaca is known for sites with impressive rock formations, such as the underwater caves and canyons of The Canyon dive site and The Red Cliff. Additionally, statues are purposely placed in Green Bay for excellent photo opportunities. Konnos Point and the Atlantis Reef boast awe-inspiring reefs where divers can swim among a myriad of tropical fish.
Larnaca diving is best between March and November when the visibility is at its best and the water temperature its warmest. Outside these months, winter storms can cause some rockier seas that can worsen the visibility yet, Cyprus still remains one of the best places to dive in the Mediterranean all-year-round.
If you’ve come to Cyprus to see the Zenobia Wreck, it may be best to visit via liveaboard where you can wake up from your night's sleep and descend down onto the Zenobia for a morning dive. During this time, you’ll have the Zenobia Wreck mostly to yourself, making for a much more intimate dive experience.
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