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a few of our favourites

The Zenobia Rated as one of the top wreck dives in the world, and as a marine reserve you are guaranteed to see fish, lots of fish. The 'Zen' sank on her maiden voyage in 1980 due to technical problems. 27 years on trucks can still be found to hang by the vehicle deck sea chains, whilst others have since broken free. As well as an abundance of fish, soft corals have made the wreck their new home. Remeber to look out into the blue for hunting jacks speeding into the many shoals of small fish looking for a quick snack.



Jubilee Shoals, Avdimou Bay A RIB ride 2km out into the Med to one of the most spectacular dives in all of Cyprus. A wall dive that rises from the sea floor 80m below. At 16m the top is covered by an abundance of beautiful soft corals, ideal for the photographer. Drop over the edge to explore the many crevices for grouper, moray eels, scorpion fish and wrasse. Also a great place to look for nudibranchs. You may occasionally see local spearfisherman free diving and at the same depth as you!



Vera K A Lebanese freighter that grounded in shallow water in 1972, deemed a hazard to shipping and consequently blown up in 1974. The explosion caused a crater in which the Vera K now lies at a depth of 11m, ideal for beginners and advanced divers alike. Now in four sections the intact bridge, nearby natural archway and tunnels provide interesting features for the photographer



Amphitheatre, Coral Bay Easy shore entry to this stunning natural underwater amphitheatre. Look in the many crevices and holes for fireworms, grouper, octopus and shrimp. A site that frequently surprises with sightings of giant molluscs and cuttlefish. Makes a great night dive. Take the long route back to take in the rarely frequented Witch's Cauldron, a mix of swell, sunlight and hundreds of damselfish.



Fish Reserve, Akrotiri With access restricted to boat divers only we use our 6.5m RIB to launch from the beach on the Akrotiri peninsula to reach this marine reserve a few hundred meters off. A shallow dive where you will be literally surounded by two-banded, saddled and striped bream. And if the fish fail to keep you entertained then the obliging folks at nearby RAF Akrotiri have placed a fire engine and a helicopter for you to explore.



Cape Greco Well worth the travel time to the eastern end of the island, the Cape offers a number of different dives including the Caves, Chapel, and the Cape itself. Great opportunities for photographers with dramatic topography and crystal clear water. Various depths provide opportunities for all levels of divers with opportunities to explore depths of 30m. Some of the best reefs on the island are here covered in soft corals and algae providing shelterd home to numerous shoals of small fish. Nooks and crannies provide habitats for other marine wildlife.



Cynthiana Beach Hotel, Paphos Popular with beginners, a natural swimming pool allows you to kit up with ease before entering the bay via a narrow channel. There's even a submerged rope to help pull yourself along. With many crevices, gullies, overhangs and even a swim-through, it makes an ideal training site.



Pistol Bay, Coral Bay Generally overlooked in favour of it's more well known neighbour, Amphitheatre. Look for flounder, lizard and pipe fish on and over the sandy areas. In the many crevices and overhangs, scorpion fish lie in wait for their next meal. A Spanish dancer has been seen here on several night dives. On the western edge, a series of large boulders lead you to one of the larger swim-thoughs in this area.



Manijin Island A 10 minute boat ride brings you to the island where the beginner and more experienced diver can enjoy depths from 5m to 24m. A variety of scenarios can be enjoyed including a scenic wall dive, algae covered cave and a swim-through. It is possible to experience all three scenarios in one dive, but we recomend two so you can relax and enjoy it at your own pace. Due to it's locality offshore the marine life is in good condition.



St Georges Harbour & Island, Akamas Peninsular Some of the highlights include the variety of rock formations, a cave at 14m, and the ability to explore depths past 30m at the island. There are two options, the easier harbour dive suitable for all levels or the more adventurous drop off at the island for advanced divers only. Grouper, clouds of damselfish, squirrel fish, morays and the delightful nudibranchs.