Diving the Akamas Caves

Site Overview

Akamas Caves is a cave, reef dive site in undefined, Cyprus, set in the open Mediterranean waters off Latchi. The Akamas Caves are a series of underwater caverns and overhangs cut into the limestone of the peninsula, lit by dramatic shafts of light. The site reaches a maximum depth of 18 m with an average around 12 m, and the typical profile suits beginner divers holding at least an Open Water certification. Conditions are typical of the Cypriot coast: visibility generally runs from 20 to 35 metres, the current is mild, and the water temperature ranges between 16 and 28 degrees Celsius with low surge exposure. The marine community is centred on Mediterranean Cardinalfish, Mediterranean Nudibranch, Mediterranean Moray, Common Octopus, with the full species list detailed below for those planning a dive. They are a photographer�s favourite, with light effects revealing glassfish and nudibranchs in the caverns. Because of its beginner rating and the need for an Open Water certification, Akamas Caves is best approached with the right thermal protection and, where relevant, appropriate specialist training. It is a representative example of why Cypriot diving, with its wrecks, reefs, caves and gorgonian walls, attracts divers who want Mediterranean life and history in equal measure, and it pairs easily with the other sites of the undefined region for a varied holiday.