Diving the Ayia Napa Caves (Sea Caves)

Site Overview

Ayia Napa Caves (Sea Caves) is a cave, reef dive site in undefined, Cyprus, set in the open Mediterranean waters off Ayia Napa. The Ayia Napa Caves, also called the Sea Caves, are a spectacular network of eroded limestone caverns and arches at Cape Greco, carved by the sea into swim-throughs and light-filled chambers. 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 40 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 Moray, Two-banded Seabream, Common Octopus, with the full species list detailed below for those planning a dive. They are one of the most photogenic dive sites in Cyprus, with light beams revealing glassfish and moray eels. Because of its beginner rating and the need for an Open Water certification, Ayia Napa Caves (Sea 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.