Is scuba diving in Cyprus worth it? Absolutely!
Cyprus is the divers’ paradise!
This wonderful, fun and mind blowing water sport is very popular on the island. That’s why there are many scuba diving centers and courses in Cyprus…more on the diving courses below.
Before we start with the best scuba diving courses and the best dive sites, let’s see why Cyprus, this beautiful island paradise, is one of the best places to scuba dive in Europe.
(If you are in a hurry check out the quick links below to find the best scuba diving courses and the best dive sites on the island).
Whether you are a novice or a professional, Cyprus can be your dream diving Mediterranean destination for many reasons…
…read on to find out why Cyprus is one of the top scuba diving holiday destinations in Europe and why it’s a magnificent holiday for the whole family.
Take a look below at the best reasons to scuba dive in Cyprus.
We have the perfect weather conditions almost all year round for scuba diving in Cyprus. The divers here can enjoy one of the longest diving seasons in the Mediterranean.
…ranging from 16⁰ to 27⁰ Celsius almost all year round.
There is excellent visibility.
…in Europe and in the world (e.g. Zenobia shipwreck).
If you are looking for easy water access then Cyprus is the place to be. If you are a bit intimidated to dive from a boat in the beginning, there are wonderful bays along the coast of the island that await you to explore.
Whether it’s swimming, snorkeling, free diving or scuba diving, you will have a blast! The beaches of the island are award winning beaches voted by its own visitors.
There you go…another wonderful reason to book an air ticket to Cyprus for your scuba diving holiday :-).
The diverse marine life (the exotic residents of the underwater kingdom), the wonderful caves and tunnels, the reefs (natural and artificial) and the shipwrecks (including Zenobia, one of the top 10 dive sites in the world) will amaze you!
You will most certainly fall in love with the mesmerizing depths of underwater Cyprus.
It’s pretty safe to dive in Cyprus. Just avoid the lion fish and everything will be alright :-).
Apart from scuba diving, there is a plethora of superb activities and sightseeing to do on this beautiful Mediterranean island :-). You visit the island for one reason, but you will find a thousand reasons to fall in love with it! Visit what to do in Cyprus for more on this…or…
…follow our step-by-step Cyprus Travel Guide to plan an amazing trip and itinerary on the island of Aphrodite.
Cyprus is one of the best vacation islands in Europe…the Mediterranean paradise of Eastern Europe. See why here…vacation in Cyprus, Cyprus attractions, best beaches on the island, what to do in Cyprus, resorts and cities in Cyprus and the island of Cyprus (information especially for first time visitors).
Many visitors of the island combine their diving holiday with an excellent break for the whole family…and that’s an excellent choice! :-)
Are these reasons good enough to convince you to visit our island to explore its mesmerizing underwater depths? :-)
If not, please keep reading on for more information on scuba diving in Cyprus :-).
Check out the quick links below to guide you through the article…
Quick links:
For first time divers:
Whether you are a novice or a professional check out these excellent diving courses!
We divided the best dive sites on the island by district to make it easier for you to find what you are looking for.
The best dive sites in Famagusta district (the South part of the island) are…
Here are the best dive sites in Larnaca district…
The best dive sites in Limassol district are…
Last but not least, here are the best dive sites in Paphos district…
…And that wraps up our information on scuba diving in Cyprus. We hope you found what you were looking for :-).