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Dive Sites

Copper Wreck
This British Man O' War with a copper-bottomed hull foundered on the reef on the western tip of Akrotiri Peninsula. Not much remains from the original wreck although you regularly retrieve the copper and brass pins and nails embedded in bits of the hull. Caves, archway and many species of fish. 9 metres.
Akrotiri Fish Reserve
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mazing interaction with local marine life. A very shallow dive suitable for all divers. Hand-feed groupers, moray eels, bream and bass. Many Octopuses to be found. 9 metres
Pharses II Wreck
An open deck cargo ship of less than 1000 tonnes lying on its starboard side and intact. An abundance of marine life can be observed here. The ship can be entered, but only under strict supervision. 21 metres
Three Stars Ship
This vessel caught fire and ran aground in 1972. It is partly submerged and very safe to enter in several parts. An interesting dive for all levels. 7 metres
Big Country
A great multi-level site with many caves, overhangs and very large boulders, some more than 12 metres high. Grouper, morays, octopus and large shoals of damsel fish are found here. 23 metres
M.V. Habe Wreck
A very good training wreck for beginners. This 1000 tonne barge is semi-submerged against Limassol's harbour wall. Although quite broken up it still makes for an interesting poke around dive. 9 metres
Twin Rocks
Two large rocks protruding out of the water, with a blow hole to be found on the eastern rock. Caves and a lot of interesting marine life are in the surrounding area. 21 metres

Sharks Cove
Don't panic...it used to be called Fisherman's Cove and sharks, unfortunately, have never been sighted here. A spectacular cove on the Aktrotiri Peninsula. A submerged tunnel starts and ends dive, and in between, you glide along the cliff face before circling back over a rocky reef bottom. 12 metres
Tombs
Very close to the shore there is a series of apparently man-made caves which resemble ancient tombs. Very scenic with prolific marine life. 12 metres
Caverns and Caves
100 metres offshore at a depth of 14 metres you will find many interesting caves on a large reef. Varied marine life. 14 metres
Archways and Pinnacles
A large archway with four pinnacles situated on every major compass point. An abundance of marine and fish life to be found all over the area. Good Navigation site. 21 metres
M/Y Diana
This 50’ Russian-owned yacht foundered back in 1996 and settled upright on the seabed. An interesting site used often for Advanced Course Wreck & Night Dives. Large squid and shoals of fish make this a great photography site. 21 metres

Larnaca area Limassol | Paphos (Back to the top)

Zenobia Ferry
Undoubtedly the best dive in the Mediterranean and one of the top ten wreck dives in the world!
The ZENOBIA dive starts at 17 metres and bottoms at 43 metres. It is completely intact and nearly 200 metres long. 108 articulated vehicles still have their original cargo on board. Large schools of amberjack, conger eels, grouper and barracuda, along with many other species including large tuna, choose to make this ship their home. This dive is ideal for Open Water Divers to experience a magnificent dive and also for more Advanced & Technical Divers who want to explore the many entrances to the three vehicle decks / engine room etc. NITROX available. 17-43 metres
HMS Cricket
The wreck of a WW2 Gunboat which survived the war and was subsequently bombed by the RAF in 1947 close to Larnaca bay. Like many warships, HMS Cricket lies upside down and can be penetrated and swum under as the currents have created a sandy dip beneath her. 33 metres
Helicopter Wreck
Your opportunity to dive on an intact British Army Air Corps Helicopter. This area is frequented by schools of jacks, grouper, moray eels and octopuses. Ideal photographic dive. 16 metres
Fraggle Rock
The wreck of a boulder-carrying barge which was caught in heavy weather transporting sea wall rocks. She makes a perfect artificial reef with her many huge boulders being home to myriads of fish. An ideal, comfortable dive. 16 metres
Mushroom Rocks
This is a deep dive where there are curious rock formations in the shape of huge mushroom heads. Very large fish have been seen here. Only for serious divers due to the depths involved. 50 metres
Octopus Reef
As the name suggests, if you want to see octopuses, this is the place to come. We spend approximately 50 minutes swimming around this excellent shallow site spotting schools of octopus, barracuda, jacks and the many smaller fish that live in the huge clumps of Poseidonia seaweed to be found in this area. We have also dived with dolphins and huge sea turtles at this site. 10 metres
The Jetty
This is a favourite training and night dive site. In addition to the wreck of a British Army ferret armoured car, marine life has proliferated as this is a protected area with no fishing allowed. 6 metres
Sheep Dip
A wonderful site with many rock gardens and soft coral formations. The fish life is abundant and octopuses can be seen swimming freely here. Depths vary from the shore walk in. Up to 16 metres

Tunnels and Caves
You can start the dive by lowering yourself into a blowhole and submerging into a cave where at 5 metres you exit. Many swim-through sections and a great tunnel about 40 metres long. Light zone throughout means we can all have a peek. 10 metres
Chapel
Walking inside a cave and then stepping off a ledge makes this a fun site. The exit can sometimes be a little hairy but a great multi-level site with many different species to see. 25 metres
Canyon
This is what diving is all about. Arriving at an amazingly desolate looking location we climb down the cliff face to a small vent into the cliffs. Descending here we can follow the cliff face left or right or even go straight out to a rarely dived reef. Great fun. 25 metres
Green Bay
A fun site to dive. The whole area is littered with the remains of ancient Amphora (old pots) from just as ancient shipwrecks. The wooden ships are long gone but the Amphora remain. 12 metres

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Achilleas
Our ‘house’ wreck located just a few hundred metres offshore, this Greek vessel mysteriously exploded in 1975 and lies upside down on the sea bed. 12 metres
Amphitheatre
A dive in amongst some amazing rock formations. Many forms of aquatic life inhabit the various sink holes and overhangs. 12 metres
Amphorae Reef
In the shadow of a large coastal vessel beached high and dry on the reef, you can observe the pottery deposited by many ships suffering the same fate from ages past. A swim-through and abundant coral punctuate this interesting reef. 5-10 metres
Devil's Head
Dive into and around these stunning underwater craters and admire the many soft corals. As you swim around the island you will surf-exit through the pass way! 8-20 metres
Manajin Island
An island small enough to swim around yet offering archways, swim throughs and a blow hole. An interesting multi-level site. 6-22 metres
St George's Island
Descend down the side of the island and explore the many caves and overhangs littered around this fascinating island. To 35 metres
Slipway
An interesting passageway, leading to swim-throughs and caves. 5-30 metres
The Channel
Enter through a sheltered channel and then drop down a swim-through. Numerous forms of marine life are to be found inhabiting the varied and interesting rock formations. 14 metres
The Wreck of the Vera K
The ship ran aground in the 70s and was used as a military practice target before coming to rest in shallow waters. Very close by are two large archways that provide perfect back-drops for the enthusiastic underwater photographer. 10 metres
White River
On the edge of the Akamas Peninsular, a variety of gullies and swim-throughs produce some interesting diving while observing the many local inhabitants. 14 metres
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	Dive Sites Limassol area Larnaca \| Paphos Copper Wreck This British Man O' War with a copper-bottomed hull foundered on the reef on the western tip of Akrotiri Peninsula. Not much remains from the original wreck although you regularly retrieve the copper and brass pins and nails embedded in bits of the hull. Caves, archway and many species of fish. 9 metres. Akrotiri Fish Reserve Amazing interaction with local marine life. A very shallow dive suitable for all divers. Hand-feed groupers, moray eels, bream and bass. Many Octopuses to be found. 9 metres Pharses II Wreck An open deck cargo ship of less than 1000 tonnes lying on its starboard side and intact. An abundance of marine life can be observed here. The ship can be entered, but only under strict supervision. 21 metres Three Stars Ship This vessel caught fire and ran aground in 1972. It is partly submerged and very safe to enter in several parts. An interesting dive for all levels. 7 metres Big Country A great multi-level site with many caves, overhangs and very large boulders, some more than 12 metres high. Grouper, morays, octopus and large shoals of damsel fish are found here. 23 metres M.V. Habe Wreck A very good training wreck for beginners. This 1000 tonne barge is semi-submerged against Limassol's harbour wall. Although quite broken up it still makes for an interesting poke around dive. 9 metres Twin Rocks Two large rocks protruding out of the water, with a blow hole to be found on the eastern rock. Caves and a lot of interesting marine life are in the surrounding area. 21 metres Sharks Cove Don't panic...it used to be called Fisherman's Cove and sharks, unfortunately, have never been sighted here. A spectacular cove on the Aktrotiri Peninsula. A submerged tunnel starts and ends dive, and in between, you glide along the cliff face before circling back over a rocky reef bottom. 12 metres Tombs Very close to the shore there is a series of apparently man-made caves which resemble ancient tombs. Very scenic with prolific marine life. 12 metres Caverns and Caves 100 metres offshore at a depth of 14 metres you will find many interesting caves on a large reef. Varied marine life. 14 metres Archways and Pinnacles A large archway with four pinnacles situated on every major compass point. An abundance of marine and fish life to be found all over the area. Good Navigation site. 21 metres M/Y Diana This 50’ Russian-owned yacht foundered back in 1996 and settled upright on the seabed. An interesting site used often for Advanced Course Wreck & Night Dives. Large squid and shoals of fish make this a great photography site. 21 metres Larnaca area Limassol \| Paphos (Back to the top) Zenobia Ferry Undoubtedly the best dive in the Mediterranean and one of the top ten wreck dives in the world! The ZENOBIA dive starts at 17 metres and bottoms at 43 metres. It is completely intact and nearly 200 metres long. 108 articulated vehicles still have their original cargo on board. Large schools of amberjack, conger eels, grouper and barracuda, along with many other species including large tuna, choose to make this ship their home. This dive is ideal for Open Water Divers to experience a magnificent dive and also for more Advanced & Technical Divers who want to explore the many entrances to the three vehicle decks / engine room etc. NITROX available. 17-43 metres HMS Cricket The wreck of a WW2 Gunboat which survived the war and was subsequently bombed by the RAF in 1947 close to Larnaca bay. Like many warships, HMS Cricket lies upside down and can be penetrated and swum under as the currents have created a sandy dip beneath her. 33 metres Helicopter Wreck Your opportunity to dive on an intact British Army Air Corps Helicopter. This area is frequented by schools of jacks, grouper, moray eels and octopuses. Ideal photographic dive. 16 metres Fraggle Rock The wreck of a boulder-carrying barge which was caught in heavy weather transporting sea wall rocks. She makes a perfect artificial reef with her many huge boulders being home to myriads of fish. An ideal, comfortable dive. 16 metres Mushroom Rocks This is a deep dive where there are curious rock formations in the shape of huge mushroom heads. Very large fish have been seen here. Only for serious divers due to the depths involved. 50 metres Octopus Reef As the name suggests, if you want to see octopuses, this is the place to come. We spend approximately 50 minutes swimming around this excellent shallow site spotting schools of octopus, barracuda, jacks and the many smaller fish that live in the huge clumps of Poseidonia seaweed to be found in this area. We have also dived with dolphins and huge sea turtles at this site. 10 metres The Jetty This is a favourite training and night dive site. In addition to the wreck of a British Army ferret armoured car, marine life has proliferated as this is a protected area with no fishing allowed. 6 metres Sheep Dip A wonderful site with many rock gardens and soft coral formations. The fish life is abundant and octopuses can be seen swimming freely here. Depths vary from the shore walk in. Up to 16 metres Tunnels and Caves You can start the dive by lowering yourself into a blowhole and submerging into a cave where at 5 metres you exit. Many swim-through sections and a great tunnel about 40 metres long. Light zone throughout means we can all have a peek. 10 metres Chapel Walking inside a cave and then stepping off a ledge makes this a fun site. The exit can sometimes be a little hairy but a great multi-level site with many different species to see. 25 metres Canyon This is what diving is all about. Arriving at an amazingly desolate looking location we climb down the cliff face to a small vent into the cliffs. Descending here we can follow the cliff face left or right or even go straight out to a rarely dived reef. Great fun. 25 metres Green Bay A fun site to dive. The whole area is littered with the remains of ancient Amphora (old pots) from just as ancient shipwrecks. The wooden ships are long gone but the Amphora remain. 12 metres Paphos area Larnaca \| Limassol (Back to the top) Achilleas Our ‘house’ wreck located just a few hundred metres offshore, this Greek vessel mysteriously exploded in 1975 and lies upside down on the sea bed. 12 metres Amphitheatre A dive in amongst some amazing rock formations. Many forms of aquatic life inhabit the various sink holes and overhangs. 12 metres Amphorae Reef In the shadow of a large coastal vessel beached high and dry on the reef, you can observe the pottery deposited by many ships suffering the same fate from ages past. A swim-through and abundant coral punctuate this interesting reef. 5-10 metres Devil's Head Dive into and around these stunning underwater craters and admire the many soft corals. As you swim around the island you will surf-exit through the pass way! 8-20 metres Manajin Island An island small enough to swim around yet offering archways, swim throughs and a blow hole. An interesting multi-level site. 6-22 metres St George's Island Descend down the side of the island and explore the many caves and overhangs littered around this fascinating island. To 35 metres Slipway An interesting passageway, leading to swim-throughs and caves. 5-30 metres The Channel Enter through a sheltered channel and then drop down a swim-through. Numerous forms of marine life are to be found inhabiting the varied and interesting rock formations. 14 metres The Wreck of the Vera K The ship ran aground in the 70s and was used as a military practice target before coming to rest in shallow waters. Very close by are two large archways that provide perfect back-drops for the enthusiastic underwater photographer. 10 metres White River On the edge of the Akamas Peninsular, a variety of gullies and swim-throughs produce some interesting diving while observing the many local inhabitants. 14 metres (Back to the top)