Diving the Larnaca Bay Artificial Reefs

Site Overview

Larnaca Bay Artificial Reefs is a artificial-reef, reef dive site in undefined, Cyprus, set in the open Mediterranean waters off Larnaca. The Larnaca Bay Artificial Reefs are a deliberately placed cluster of concrete blocks and scuttled small boats that have become a thriving habitat in the sheltered bay. The site reaches a maximum depth of 12 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 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 Long-snouted Seahorse, Warty Frogfish, Common Octopus, Broad-nosed Pipefish, with the full species list detailed below for those planning a dive. It is one of the best spots near Larnaca for seahorses, frogfish and night-diving macro life. Because of its beginner rating and the need for an Open Water certification, Larnaca Bay Artificial Reefs 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.