Diving the Pyla (Lady Thetis) Wreck

Site Overview

Pyla (Lady Thetis) Wreck is a wreck, artificial-reef dive site in undefined, Cyprus, set in the open Mediterranean waters off Larnaca. The Lady Thetis is a 30 m passenger vessel scuttled as an artificial reef, now lying in easy recreational depths close to the Larnaca shore. The site reaches a maximum depth of 18 m with an average around 16 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 20 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), Mediterranean Nudibranch, Long-snouted Seahorse, with the full species list detailed below for those planning a dive. It is a favourite training and macro site where lionfish and batfish school around the encrusted hull. Because of its beginner rating and the need for an Open Water certification, Pyla (Lady Thetis) Wreck 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.