Scuba Diving in North Cyprus

The the pleasant climate and the warm waters of Mediterranean make North Cyprus an ideal for scuba diving destination nearly all year around.

The best diving points on the island of Cyprus are located on the north of the island in Girne (Kyrenia). The reefs which run parallel to the Five Finger Mountains are formed 12-70 metres apart.

You can easily see all the underwater life of the Mediterranean at these reefs which appeal and address the needs of sporting divers as well as technical divers. The water temperature in North Cyprus is 27 degrees and visibility 30 metres in the summer months. The current which generally flows from east to the west and the positioning of the reefs makes it easier to dive.

The oldest sunken ship ruins in North Cyprus were found in a location about one mile from the Kyrenia Harbour. Currently diving takes place in the area from which the ruin of the sunken ship - which is now on display in Kyrenia Castle – was recovered. It is still possible to see the platform in the area used during the work to recover the sunken ship and amphora. It is possible for those who have never dived in North Cyprus in their lives to actually take test dives. In fact after these dives, those who want to can complete a course in this beautiful atmosphere and become a certified diver and dive anywhere in the world. In North Cyprus you have the opportunity of taking the most internationally popular PADI, BS-AC, CMAS, SSI, DSAT Tec-Deep courses and obtaining certificates of these institutions. Technically divers who enjoy deep diving, the atmosphere North Cyprus with its water temperatures, visibility, seabed structure and deep reefs is one of the most attractive areas in the world. The world renowned DSAT Tec-Deep course is on offer to those divers wishing to take a technical deep diving course. Here we offer more detailed information on diving holidays in North Cyprus.

Read on North Cyprus turtle watching.