

Best for intermediate divers, 10-30m, shore entry, mild current.
Chapel is a diverse marine site featuring a reef, wall, and drop-off that descends from 10 to 30 metres. The topography includes cave sections, providing varied terrain for intermediate divers. Visibility typically ranges between 20 and 40 metres with mild currents. Shore entry requires navigating surf and shore breaks, necessitating careful timing. Due to local boat traffic, divers must use a surface marker buoy throughout the dive. Species recorded around this area include Indian lionfish, Mediterranean moray, common octopus, Turkish wrasse, and various other wrasses and invertebrates. The site is suitable for night diving, which offers opportunities to observe nocturnal activity.
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The shore entry involves a surf and shore break, so time your entry between sets and wear your fins before committing to the water. Boat traffic is present in the area, so tow a surface marker buoy throughout the dive and deploy it well before ascending.
Park at the Anargyroi Chapel. Walk down the long and steep stairs to the waterfront, where you can enter the water via steps between the rocks.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-30m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
17-25°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include Indian lionfish, Mediterranean moray, common octopus, Turkish wrasse, pufferfish, and various crabs.
No, Chapel is rated for intermediate divers due to the depth, overhead cave environments, and the technical nature of the shore entry through surf.
The site features a drop-off and wall ranging from 10 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Chapel is a shore entry dive. Divers should time their entry between surf sets and wear fins before entering the water.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shore entry involves surf and boat traffic, which may present challenges for snorkellers.
Diving at Chapel in Ayia Napa requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Chapel in Ayia Napa. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 25°C.
Divers at Chapel in Ayia Napa should be aware of lionfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Chapel in Ayia Napa typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Chapel in Ayia Napa typically ranges from 20 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.