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Malta and Cyprus - Mediterranean diving at its best

You can find some of the best scuba diving in the Mediterranean Sea on the small islands of Malta and Cyprus. Sitting just south of Sicily, Italy, the crystal-clear Mediterranean waters surround the tiny, historic island nation of Malta. Phenomenal caves, beautiful reefs, and ancient wrecks await divers of all levels, reachable by both shore and boat. Fantastic diving is also on Cyprus, the third-largest island in the Mediterranean. It sits just off Turkey and Lebanon’s shores, beckoning adventurous divers to slip beneath its azure-blue waters and explore its hidden past. Explore Cyprus’ ancient amphorae-filled dive sites, deep drop-offs, and impressive shipwrecks. Come see all that Malta and Cyprus diving has to offer!

Divesites

CALYPSO DIVING CENTRE, MFN 1013 MARSALFORN BAY, GOZO

Double Arch (★4.3)

Double Arches is a spectacular dive site in the north of Gozo. Usually a boat dive, it can also be reached from shore. Discover two arches on top of each other between 20 and 36m. Best for more advanced divers.

Poseidon Dive Centre, 5296 Paralimni

Caves, Cape Greco (★4.6)

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.

Poseidon Dive Centre, 5296 Paralimni

Green Bay (★4.4)

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.

FRENCH TOUCH DIVING, SPB 1283 SAN PAWL IL-BAHAR

Um el Faroud (★4.6)

The wreck is often dived with 2 dives because of the depth (38 m). View at the bow and funnel impressive. Memorial plaque of the deceased dock workers in the middle of the wreck

Poseidon Dive Centre, 5296 Paralimni

Cyclops Caves (★4.6)

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.

FRENCH TOUCH DIVING, SPB 1283 SAN PAWL IL-BAHAR

Ahrax Inland Sea (★4.4)

Ahrax is a dive site with a fascinating rock canyon with a max. depth of 21 meters. The highlight of the Ahrax Inland Sea is the access underwater to a closed cave in a depth of 9 meters. This leads to a breathtaking Inland Sea which offers the diver a fascinating play of light.

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Blue Hole (★4.5)

Blue Hole is the most famous dive site in Gozo with spectacular underwater landscapes and amazing light effects. Look for the remains of the Azure Window (“Azure Alps“), the cavern, and a fun chimney and swim-throughs.

FRENCH TOUCH DIVING, SPB 1283 SAN PAWL IL-BAHAR

P31 Wreck (★4.5)

The P31 Wreck is another dive site visited during the Full Day Boat Trip to Comino. It is a small patrol boat wreck between 11m and 20m, making it a perfect dive site for those beginning their adventure with wrecks. It is safe to penetrate as all dangerous parts have been removed.

Poseidon Dive Centre, 5296 Paralimni

Nemesis III Wreck, Cyprus (★4.6)

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.

Poseidon Dive Centre, 5296 Paralimni

Zenobia Wreck, Cyprus (★4.7)

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.