Diving the Vera K Wreck

Site Overview

Vera K Wreck is a wreck, artificial-reef dive site in undefined, Cyprus, set in the open Mediterranean waters off Paphos. The Vera K is a 30 m freighter scuttled in 2013 as an artificial reef, now lying in 12-24 m with open holds and an easy, fish-filled profile. The site reaches a maximum depth of 24 m with an average around 18 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 Red Snapper (Pandora), Mediterranean Moray, Lionfish (invasive), Dusky Grouper, with the full species list detailed below for those planning a dive. It is one of Paphos�s most accessible wrecks, busy with snapper and moray eels. Because of its beginner rating and the need for an Open Water certification, Vera K 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.