Diving Green Bay (Turtle Bay)

Site Overview

Green Bay (Turtle Bay) is a reef, seagrass dive site in undefined, Cyprus, set in the sheltered nearshore waters off Protaras. Green Bay, also known as Turtle Bay, is a shore dive through shallow sandy-grass beds just east of Protaras, a reliable haunt of green and loggerhead turtles. The site reaches a maximum depth of 10 m with an average around 6 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, Loggerhead Turtle, Common Stingray, Common Octopus, with the full species list detailed below for those planning a dive. It is one of the best beginner turtle dives in Cyprus, with frequent encounters in the warm shallows. Because of its beginner rating and the need for an Open Water certification, Green Bay (Turtle 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.