• 
• Scuba Diving in Cyprus in Winter- Read on
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

For most of Europe it's the winter months but this does not mean we need to hibernate. Just because the beaches are not lined with thousands of holiday makers bronzing in the sunshine does not mean that you cannot have a winter vacation and try something adventurous. Cyprus is renowned for having some of the safest waters in the world and combined with the mild temperatures makes the island a perfect destination for most people who want to learn to dive. It is also a popular place for experienced divers who want to visit some of the top ten diving destinations in the world one of which is the world famous Zenobia wreck. Many tourists during their holidays want to experience the dive sensation and then progress by taking their open water courses enabling them to dive the world wide waters qualified and with diving experience under their belt. Before the summer season kicks back into action and you fancy experiencing scuba diving or even taking a course at your own pace and want to avoid the summer rush, now is the time to book. My Property Cyprus can arrange a self catering holiday villa or self catering holiday apartment on the east coast of Cyprus in the Ayia Napa and Protaras area and introduce you to reputable diving schools with qualified instructors.

Some useful information has been provided by a dive instructor who lives and has worked in Cyprus for the last 6 years.

So, the summer season is over, the Shorty suits have been stored away ready for next year.  This does not mean that your diving has to stop.  Cyprus waters at worst come down to a low of 17 degrees; this is the lowest temperature I have recorded on my computer.  Visibility in the winter months, is most of the time the same as in the summer.  The qualified divers amongst you will know that visibility is affected by the rain and winds, obviously if the weather is too bad then we cannot dive.  I have dived at Stoney Cove in Leicester in November with the water temperature as low as 3 degrees and visibility at about 5 meters.  If we can do it in the UK then the Mediterranean waters are very welcoming.

One of the things that attract divers to Cyprus is the chance to dive the world famous Zenobia Wreck.  The wreck is situated off the coast of Larnaca, resting in 42 meters of water on her port side.  She is listed as one of the top ten wrecks worldwide.  The 172 meter Swedish roll-on, roll-off ferry sank on its maiden voyage from Syria in 1980 after problems with her computer controlled ballast.  She is fully laden with 108 Volvo trucks and trailers lying in tact on the lorry deck.  The catamaran that moors directly over the wreck sails two to three times a week, weather permitting.  Obviously, the boat and wreck itself is a lot quieter in the winter months allowing you the added benefit of seeing fewer divers on the wreck.

Locally, in the Famagusta area we have numerous sites for you to dive.  Do not let the fact that it is winter deter you from getting wet.

THE CYPRUS WATERS ARE WAITING FOR YOU!!!!

So if you want to try something new and take a course in scuba diving or add another entry in your dive log and dive one of the top dive sites in the world then book a villa or apartment today and My Property Cyprus will put you in touch with our recommended dive schools