Diving the Latchi Artificial Reef

Site Overview

Latchi Artificial Reef is a artificial-reef, reef dive site in undefined, Cyprus, set in the open Mediterranean waters off Latchi. The Latchi Artificial Reef is a cluster of scuttled small boats and structures placed off Latchi harbour to create habitat in the Akamas shallows. The site reaches a maximum depth of 14 m with an average around 10 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 Lionfish (invasive), Batfish (locally reported), Long-snouted Seahorse, Mediterranean Nudibranch, with the full species list detailed below for those planning a dive. It is a handy training and macro reef where lionfish and batfish school around the encrusted wrecks. Because of its beginner rating and the need for an Open Water certification, Latchi 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.