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Scuba Diving in Paphos, Cyprus

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Scuba diving in Paphos, Cyprus

Paphos lists four dive sites on Cyprus’s west coast: White River, a shore dive to about 14 m at the Akamas entrance; the Vera K, a Lebanese freighter grounded in 1972 and scuttled in 1974 in 11 m; Manijin Island, a rock outcrop off Coral Bay to 18 m; and Amphitheatre, near Coral Bay at 8–22 m. Our climatology scores June to August at 99–100% of sampled days favorable and winter no lower than 80% — historical patterns, not a forecast.

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Best months, historically in Paphos, Cyprus

Not enough sites in Paphos, Cyprushave historical seasonal data yet to summarize typical months across the area. Open an individual site page for its own seasonal history — this fills in as more sites gain coverage.

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Paphos has 4 public dive sites in the PickADive catalog. Start with the map when coastline, nearby alternatives, and travel distance matter.

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Common questions about diving in Paphos, Cyprus

When is the best time to dive Paphos?

Across the four Paphos sites our climatology scores June through August at 99–100% of sampled days favorable and keeps even the winter months at 80–86%, so the water is the deciding factor: about 18 °C in February and March, 21 °C in May, and about 28 °C in July and August. Historical patterns from measured conditions — not a forecast.

Are the Paphos dive sites shore or boat dives?

White River is described as a shore dive at the Akamas entrance; Manijin Island and Amphitheatre lie off Coral Bay and the Vera K off Paphos, and boat dives launch from Paphos Harbour and Coral Bay. Access type is not yet recorded on these listings in PickADive, so confirm the entry with your operator.

Is the Akamas coast protected?

Yes. The Akamas peninsula, which adjoins Paphos’s north coast and includes White River’s entrance, is a Natura 2000 site for its Posidonia seagrass, turtle nesting beaches and Mediterranean monk seals. Follow the marked access routes and leave the seabed untouched.

Can PickADive tell me if conditions are safe today in Paphos?

No. PickADive helps with destination research and site comparison in Paphos, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Site pages show forecast-derived condition outlooks and historical seasonality — planning aids computed from measured data, never a judgment that a particular dive is advisable. Check current conditions, training limits, equipment, local rules, and operator guidance before diving.

Getting to Paphos, Cyprus

Fly into Paphos International Airport (PFO). Divers base themselves in Kato Paphos and Coral Bay / Pegeia.

The airport is about 6.5 km from the city. Boat dives leave from Paphos Harbour and Coral Bay; there is no passenger ferry to Paphos.

Logistics change — confirm schedules and permit rules with the operator you book with.