Land based diving Cyprus

Land-based diving in Cyprus, i.e. you live on land and make day trips and dive from land or from a boat, has been very popular since the Swedish-built Ro-ro ship Zenobia sank in 1980. Her sinking in June of the summer of 1980 really put diving in Cyprus on the map. One and a half kilometers off the coast of Larnaca, she is now located at a depth of just over 40 meters and attracts many divers from all over the world every year. She is now considered one of the most classic wrecks and one of the most famous in the world.

• Get a diving certificate or dive for a few days on vacation
• The wreck of Zenobia
• Wrecks, rock formations, ravines and sand plains
• Perfect for families

Diving and snorkeling in Cyprus is otherwise pleasant with mostly bright clear waters and fantastic visibility. Diving in Mediterranean Sea is not as rich in marine life as the Red Sea, Southeast Asia or the Caribbean, but there is still a lot to experience here and for families this is a really nice destination or for those who want to get a diving certificate on your holiday, a diving trip with land-based diving in Cyprus is a nice option.

About land-based diving in Cyprus

Above the surface, divers and snorkelers may be pleasantly surprised to see dolphins or the occasional flying fish. These animals sometimes jump around the boat during transport to and from the dive sites.

The diving conditions in the Mediterranean are usually fantastic and the visibility is often very good. There is a good selection of dive sites for a few days or a week of diving. Generally the visibility is good, there is little or no current and usually the sea temperature is relatively high during our summer months and autumn.

The most attractive dive site is probably the Zenobia wreck, but there are also exciting rock formations, ravines, reefs, tunnels and swim-throughs. Visibility usually varies between 20 and 30 meters depending on the weather and dive site. Sometimes visibility can be even longer, especially during the cooler part of the year.

During the summer months the surface temperature can rise up to 28-29 °C and in winter the temperature is on average around 10-11 °C. Although marine life is more limited in the Mediterranean compared to other world oceans, visibility is much better due to a more even sea temperature. This is especially true during the cold season. It provides very nice opportunities for photographing wrecks and the exciting landscape.

A perfect holiday for those looking for relaxation and don't dive much but still want the chance to dive for a few days, get a diving certificate or alternate diving with lazy days and holidays. Try a week of land-based diving in Cyprus.