Diving the Mazi Wreck (Famagusta)

Site Overview

Mazi Wreck (Famagusta) is a wreck, artificial-reef dive site in undefined, Cyprus, set in the open Mediterranean waters off Famagusta. The Mazi Wreck is a small fishing boat scuttled off Famagusta and now lying at about 14 m, heavily encrusted and home to frogfish, nudibranchs and seahorses. The site reaches a maximum depth of 14 m with an average around 11 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 Warty Frogfish, Mediterranean Nudibranch, Long-snouted Seahorse, Mediterranean Moray, with the full species list detailed below for those planning a dive. It is a charming shallow macro wreck where frogfish and seahorses shelter on the encrusted hull. Because of its beginner rating and the need for an Open Water certification, Mazi Wreck (Famagusta) 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.