Diving the Chapel (Cape Greco)

Site Overview

Chapel (Cape Greco) is a reef, seagrass dive site in undefined, Cyprus, set in the sheltered nearshore waters off Protaras. The Chapel (Cape Greco) is a shallow, sloping reef named after the tiny white chapel above the water, with sand and seagrass running into rocky ledges. The site reaches a maximum depth of 14 m with an average around 9 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 18 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 Green Sea Turtle, Loggerhead Turtle, Common Stingray, Broad-nosed Pipefish, with the full species list detailed below for those planning a dive. It is an easy, training-friendly reef where turtles, stingrays and pipefish are regular visitors. Because of its beginner rating and the need for an Open Water certification, Chapel (Cape Greco) 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.