Diving The Caves (Paphos)

Site Overview

The Caves (Paphos) is a cave, reef dive site in undefined, Cyprus, set in the open Mediterranean waters off Paphos. The Caves (Paphos) are a series of caverns and swim-throughs cut into the limestone coast west of Paphos, lit by dramatic shafts of light. The site reaches a maximum depth of 16 m with an average around 12 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 Mediterranean Cardinalfish, Mediterranean Nudibranch, Mediterranean Moray, Common Octopus, with the full species list detailed below for those planning a dive. They are a photographer�s favourite, with light beams revealing glassfish and nudibranchs in the caverns. Because of its beginner rating and the need for an Open Water certification, The Caves (Paphos) 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.