Wreck of Vera-K The Vera-K was a Lebanese freighter that ran aground in 1972 and was later used for target practice. As a result of this it was blown up as a hazard to passing vessels in 1974. It is still in four main sections and the bridge is fairly intact. It lies completely submerged […]
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Daytrip to Akamas and the Blue Lagoon%3$s>
Blue Lagoon and Akamas National Park Day trip Situated on the North Coast of Paphos within the Akamas Peninsula. This is a fantastic day out for those looking for a chance to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. Crystal clear waters and the amazing landscape of the green mountains that slip into the sea, […]
Wreck of Laboe%3$s>
Wreck of Laboe Lady Laboe, built in Rendburg shipyard in Germany 1940. Originally built as a cruise vessel, she was brought to Cyprus in 2006 to be used as a diving live-aboard. In 2014 she was sunk in the Moulia Paphos area as part of the artificial reefs and marine parks project. At 21.5 meters […]
Amphorae Caves%3$s>
Amphorae Caves Throughout this dive site hidden beneath Moulia Island there are a number of caves to explore; one of which has an amphorae encrusted roof. A team of American archaeologists investigated this site and believe that it is due to the movement of the sea bed over many years (2 thousand to be a […]
Wreck of White Star%3$s>
Wreck of White Star The White Star previously known as Ivana Ivanova was part of the Russian commercial fishing fleet in the Black Sea. She sank on February 18th 2007 during her transportation to Limassol when her temporary repairs slowly came undone. At the time of sinking you were able to enter the wreck to […]
Wreck of Vera-K%3$s>
Wreck of Vera-K The Vera-K was a Lebanese freighter that ran aground in 1972 and was later used for target practice. As a result of this it was blown up as a hazard to passing vessels in 1974. It is still in four main sections and the bridge is fairly intact. It lies completely submerged […]
Wreck of Achilleas%3$s>
Achilleas On the sandy sea bed lies the wreck of the Greek vessel which mysteriously exploded and sank in 1975. There are 3 main sections of the wreck to visit, the most popular being the bronze propeller on the upturned stern section and the winch. With so many hiding places on this dive site we […]
Orphurus%3$s>
Orphurus Similarly to The shoals this dives site is an adventure around the rest of the reef that keeps the Agios Demetrious shipwrecked. Slightly deeper than its neighboring dive site, Orphurus has a small crater within the sea bed. This creates overhangs all the way along the reef edge, great for spotting Moray Eels and […]
Lofos%3$s>
Lofos Lofos meaning ‘hill’ in Greek, is a scenic dive site around a pinnacle rock reef. Depending on whereabouts on this ‘hill’ you are depth varies with a minimum of 12m and maximum 17m. Here you will find interesting swim throughs and small caves to explore. Lofos also offers a series of overhangs where brightly coloured […]
Want to scuba dive for the first time but not sure where to start?%3$s>
Do you want to start scuba diving but your not sure whether to start? This article explain the difference between the 3 most popular options for beginners. Scuba diving is an incredible experience that allows you to explore the underwater world and encounter various marine species up close. But before embarking on a scuba diving […]