Diving the Akdeniz Wreck

Site Overview

Akdeniz Wreck is a wreck, artificial-reef dive site in undefined, Cyprus, set in the open Mediterranean waters off Kyrenia. The Akdeniz Wreck is a small coastal freighter scuttled off Kyrenia and now lying at about 20 m, with easy swim-throughs and schools of snapper. The site reaches a maximum depth of 20 m with an average around 15 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 15 to 30 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 Red Snapper (Pandora), Lionfish (invasive), Mediterranean Moray, Dusky Grouper, with the full species list detailed below for those planning a dive. It is a handy, accessible wreck that is also a good night dive for snapper and groupers. Because of its beginner rating and the need for an Open Water certification, Akdeniz Wreck 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.