Diving Coral Bay

Site Overview

Coral Bay is a reef, coral-reef dive site in undefined, Cyprus, set in the sheltered nearshore waters off Coral Bay. Coral Bay is a popular tourist bay west of Paphos where shallow, coral-encrusted limestone shelves into sandy patches. The site reaches a maximum depth of 12 m with an average around 8 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 Green Sea Turtle, Common Stingray, Mediterranean Parrotfish, Two-banded Seabream, with the full species list detailed below for those planning a dive. It is an easy, training-friendly reef where turtles and stingrays are regular visitors. Because of its beginner rating and the need for an Open Water certification, Coral Bay 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.