Diving the Dasoudi Artificial Reef

Site Overview

Dasoudi Artificial Reef is a artificial-reef, reef dive site in undefined, Cyprus, set in the sheltered nearshore waters off Limassol. The Dasoudi Artificial Reef is a cluster of concrete pipes and reef-balls placed along the Limassol shoreline to create habitat in otherwise sandy water. The site reaches a maximum depth of 10 m with an average around 7 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 12 to 25 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 Long-snouted Seahorse, Warty Frogfish, Broad-nosed Pipefish, Mediterranean Nudibranch, with the full species list detailed below for those planning a dive. It has become a celebrated macro site where seahorses, frogfish and pipefish are regular finds. Because of its beginner rating and the need for an Open Water certification, Dasoudi Artificial Reef 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.