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Paphos

Dive into an exciting scuba diving exploration in Paphos, uncovering its underwater marvels and uncharted dive locations, a haven for scuba enthusiasts seeking aquatic adventures beneath the surface.

Roman Wall (Structures)

Dive Spot:

Roman Wall (Structures)

Min. Qualification:

Open Water and Boat Diver

Site Type:

Artificial Reef

Max Depth:

4m

Dive Type:

Recreational Diving

Visibility:

10m plus in good conditions

Access:

Easy Access From The Shore

GPS:

Characteristics

  • This is the newest artificial reef that was created in October 2019.
  • Suitable for beginners.
  • Very basic Cyprus marine life.

White Star Shipwreck

Dive Spot:

White Star Shipwreck

Min. Qualification:

Open Water and Boat Diver

Site Type:

Wreck

Max Depth:

18m

Dive Type:

Recreational Diving

Visibility:

20 m plus in good conditions

Access:

Boat Only

GPS:

Characteristics

  • The wreck lies on a sandy bottom.
  • It was a Russian fishing boat that sunk in 2007.
  • One will see mostly groupers and sea breams.
  • Occasional currents, but still safe to dive.

Pistol Cave

Dive Spot:

Pistol Cave

Min. Qualification:

Open Water

Site Type:

Rocky and sandy bottom

Max Depth:

12m

Dive Type:

Recreational Diving

Visibility:

20m plus in good conditions

Access:

Easy access from the shore

GPS:

Characteristics

  • Small caverns and caves.
  • Suitable for beginners and more experienced divers.
  • Mostly flat sandy surface with rocky spots.
  • Regular Cyprus marine life.

Amphora Cave

Dive Spot:

Amphora Cave

Min. Qualification:

Open Water and Boat Diver

Site Type:

Rocky and sandy bottom

Max Depth:

12m

Dive Type:

Recreational Diving

Visibility:

20m plus in good conditions

Access:

Boat Only

GPS:

Characteristics

  • Most suitable for beginners.
  • Mostly flat sandy surface with rocky spots.
  • Regular Cyprus marine life.
  • It is characterised by the small cave where one can see a small amphora.

Vera K Shipwreck

Dive Spot:

Vera K Shipwreck

Min. Qualification:

Open Water and Boat Diver

Site Type:

Wreck

Max Depth:

11m

Dive Type:

Recreational Diving

Visibility:

20 m plus in good conditions

Access:

Boat Only

GPS:

Characteristics

  • The ship was a Lebanese freighter.
  • The ship ran aground in 1972 in shallow waters, and for safety purposes it was sunk in 1974.
  • The wreck is almost fully destroyed with the exception of some archways suitable for swim throughs.
  • There are occasionally strong currents, but it is still a very safe dive • Basic Cyprus marine life.

Achilleas Shipwreck

Dive Spot:

Achilleas Shipwreck

Min. Qualification:

Open Water and Boat Diver

Site Type:

Wreck

Max Depth:

11m

Dive Type:

Recreational Diving

Visibility:

20m+

Access:

Boat Only

GPS:

Characteristics

  • The wreck lies on a sandy bottom.
  • It was a Greek boat built in 1949 that exploded and sunk in 1975.
  • It is 53m long.
  • Very basic Cyprus marine life surrounds the wreck.

Amphitheater

Dive Spot:

Amphitheater

Min. Qualification:

Open Water and Boat Diver

Site Type:

Rocky and sandy bottom

Max Depth:

21m

Dive Type:

Recreational Diving

Visibility:

20m plus in good conditions

Access:

Boat Only

GPS:

Characteristics

  • The rocks take the shape of an amphitheater.
  • Most suitable for beginners.
  • Mostly flat sandy surface with rocky spots.
  • Regular Cyprus marine life.

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