Diving Larnaca | The MS Zenobia Wreck & Southeast Cyprus Reefs

About Larnaca (South-East)

Larnaca sits on the southeast coast of Cyprus and is the undisputed wreck-diving capital of the island, home to the legendary MS Zenobia, one of the top ten wreck dives on the planet. The region pairs that headline wreck with a varied menu of reefs, artificial structures and gentle shore dives, making it equally attractive to technical divers and to complete beginners. The coastline is low and sheltered, with easy boat access from Larnaca marina and a string of sandy beaches that double as training sites. Visibility in the calm Levantine waters regularly exceeds 30 metres, and the water stays warm well into late autumn. Beyond the Zenobia, divers explore the Pyla and Larnaca Bay artificial reefs, the rocky Dhekelia reef and the seagrass beds of Makenzy Beach, where seahorses and cuttlefish reward a slow, observant dive. Larnaca is also the most convenient base on the island, with an international airport minutes from the water and a mature, professional dive infrastructure.

Highlights

• ✓The MS Zenobia: a 172 m ro-ro ferry lying on her port side, ranked among the world’s best wreck dives
• ✓Pyla (Lady Thetis) Wreck: a 30 m artificial-reef wreck buzzing with lionfish and batfish
• ✓Larnaca Bay Artificial Reefs: concrete blocks and scuttled boats perfect for training and night dives
• ✓Dhekelia Reef: a shallow, beginner-friendly rocky reef with stingrays and moray eels
• ✓Makenzy Beach: a shore dive through seagrass with pipefish, cuttlefish and great night life

Getting There

Fly into Larnaca (LCA) or Paphos (PFO) international airports, then drive to Larnaca. A rental car is the most flexible way to reach the harbours and dive boats, and most centres run hotel transfers.