Scuba Diving Vacation in Cyprus Mediterranean Sea

Island of Cyprus is a worldwide renowned destination for scuba diving vacations spent in gorgeous beach resorts settled on the shores of Mediterranean Sea like Ayia Napa, Paphos, Larnaca, Limassol and Protaras. Known also as "Island of Aphrodite", Cyprus is very popular on the international travel scene due to the many sunny days, crystal-clear waters of the sea, soft sand, exclusive beach resorts and luxury villas. Amongst divers, Cyprus is particularly popular because of the wreck Zenobia, which lies in the harbor of Larnaca, at a depth ranging between 18 and 42 meters. Because of the short distance from the water's surface, the dive site of Zenobia is considered one of the top ten wreck dives in the world!

Along with wreck diving in Larnaca to see the remains of Zenobia, tourist who like aquatic sports take trips to a another great dive resort named the "Akamas Nature Reserve", a site which has magnificent scenery, both under and above the water. Mediterranean Sea features excellent conditions for scuba diving because there are no high tides or strong currents, the visibility can reach to 30-40 meters and the depth of the water goes up to 1000 meters! The submarine scenery is just breathtaking in the nature reserve, with plenty of walls and ravines. There live protected loggerhead and green turtles which nest on the beaches from nearby, offering an unforgettable spectacle and life experience!

Top Dive Spots in Cyprus: Coral Bay, Zenobia Wreck & Others

Holiday makers who want to experience the "tropical" side of Cyprus, its best hotels and beach resorts are advised to vacation in Coral Bay. One of the most popular tourist spots in Cyprus, Coral Bay is particularly popular for the exotic beaches and the excellent scuba diving amenities. Along with diving and snorkeling, tourists relishing holidays in Cyprus can practice other outdoor exciting activities like beach walking, trekking, sailing, golf, fishing and jeep safari tours. This area is great to explore ancient ruins and during their holidays in Coral Bay vacationers should also visit:

- harbor of Pafos and the historic fort

- House of Dionysus, famous for mosaic art

- the ancient Odeon Theater

- Tombs of the Kings

- the Byzantine church Agia Paraskevi

Map of Cyprus With Diving Resorts & Vacation Spots

Note: click the red markers on the map for the link to resorts in Cyprus Mediterranean Sea, the swimmer markers for the link to diving packages in vacation spots and the airplane marker for the link to international flights.

Disclaimer: location of hotels on the map is approximate.

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