Underwater Cyprus
The Mediterranean's Best-Kept Diving Secret
Why Dive in Cyprus?
Where crystal-clear Mediterranean waters meet world-class dive sites
Perfect Water Temperature
17-28°C17-28°C year-round means comfortable diving in every season. No drysuit needed—just you and the Mediterranean.
Crystal Clear Visibility
30m+30+ metre visibility is common. The eastern Mediterranean's low nutrients mean exceptional clarity for photography and exploration.
Safe & Accessible
Beginner-friendlyCalm Mediterranean waters, no dangerous marine life, professional facilities, and excellent emergency services. Perfect for beginners and families.
Incredible Diversity
15+ sitesFrom the legendary Zenobia wreck to sea caves, underwater museums, and sea turtle encounters—Cyprus offers it all within easy reach.
Explore Cyprus Dive Sites
From legendary shipwrecks to hidden sea caves and underwater museums
Cyprus Marine Life
Discover the Mediterranean's underwater ecosystem
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
The most common sea turtle in the Mediterranean. These gentle giants can often be spotted in shallow waters, especially around sea grass beds.
Green Sea Turtle
Less common than loggerheads but occasionally seen in Cyprus waters, particularly in protected bays.
Stingray
Graceful bottom-dwelling rays that glide along the seafloor. Often seen in sandy areas and shallow bays.
Seahorse
Delicate and fascinating creatures that are masters of camouflage. Often found in seagrass beds and around rocky areas.
Nomad Jellyfish
Captivating but dangerous drifters. These jellies can grow up to 10 kg (22 lbs) with bell diameters of 40-60 cm (16"-24"), reaching up to 90 cm (35.4"). Be sure to steer clear as they have venomous stinging cells in their mouth arms that can cause very painful injuries.
Squid
Intelligent cephalopods with remarkable color-changing abilities. Often seen in deeper waters and around wrecks.
Starfish
Beautiful echinoderms found on the seafloor. Various species can be spotted in Cyprus waters, adding color to the underwater landscape.
Mediterranean Parrotfish
Found in shallow reefs and rocky shores, these colorful fish feed on algae with their distinctive parrot-like beak. They play a crucial role as reef "doctors," keeping Mediterranean reefs healthy by removing dead and expanding algae, much like their tropical cousins shape coral reefs.
Lionfish
A major invasive species in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean, rapidly spreading from the Red Sea via the Suez Canal. Thriving in warmer waters, they devastate native fish populations due to their voracious appetite and lack of predators. Cyprus is a hotspot for this invasion, leading to significant research and removal efforts.
Marbled Rock Crab
Pachygrapsus marmoratus, widespread in Mediterranean coastal waters. Recognizable by its dark violet-brown carapace and reddish-orange legs and claws. Found in intertidal and shallow subtidal zones, often on rocky or mixed substrates.
Start Your Underwater Journey
Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced freediver, Cyprus has something incredible waiting for you beneath the surface.