ACTIVITIES

DIVING SPOTS AYIA NAPA-PROTARAS

Ayia Napa and Protaras offer amazing diving spots, with their warm, azure Mediterranean waters. Thanks to mild winters, diving is a year-round activity. The absence of strong underwater currents and close proximity of dive sites make Famagusta region an ideal destination for divers.

Diving schools across the area cater to divers of all levels, ensuring personalized experiences. Even children as young as eight can embark on special programs, guided by instructors, to explore the underwater realm safely.

Cyclop’s and Canyon Caves

Situated in Cape Greco, these picturesque dive sites are easily accessible from the shore. Divers can explore underwater landscapes adorned with Neptune grass, and encounter marine life such as damselfish, sea bream, groupers, octopus, turtles, Mediterranean moray eels, and elegant barracudas. Depths range from 7 to 40 meters, suitable for both certified divers and training dives.

Green Bay

Ideal for novice divers staying in Ayia Napa or Protaras, Green Bay offers a shallow inlet. Divers can explore areas covered with encrusted old pottery fused into the rocks. The site is teeming with a variety of fish, and features ancient-looking Greek statues.

Chapel

A favorite among locals and tourists, Chapel offers a dive site rich in history and marine life. Divers can explore areas with broken pottery and encounter species like groupers, damselfish, sea bream, and octopus. After the dive, adventurous individuals can enjoy a free jump into the water from a rock, adding an adrenaline rush to the experience.

The Caves

Located between Ayia Napa and Protaras, The Caves is a renowned dive site suitable for divers of all levels. With a maximum depth of 12 meters, it features underwater tunnels and swim-throughs inhabited by groupers, cardinal fish, and octopus. The dive concludes with an ascent through a natural blowhole, offering a unique and unforgettable exit.

The Nemesis III Wreck

“Chapel” is another favorite dive site of many locals and tourists. After the dive you can do a free jump in the water from a rock to get your adrenalin going! Be prepared to see lots of broken pottery, Grouper, Damsel Fish, Sea Bream and Octopus.

The Liberty Wreck

The Nemesis III wreck, sunk in 2013, lies at a depth of 24 meters near the Liberty Wreck in Protaras. This site is part of a marine conservation area, providing opportunities for easy penetration dives, making it an exciting spot for wreck diving enthusiasts.

MUSAN Underwater Museum

Opened in August 2021, MUSAN is the first underwater sculpture museum in the Mediterranean. Located approximately 200 meters off the coast of Ayia Napa, at a depth of 8–10 meters, it features over 90 artworks by renowned sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor. These sculptures, made from inert, pH-neutral materials, aim to attract marine life and create an artificial reef. The site is accessible to both divers and snorkelers, offering a unique blend of art and marine ecology.