

Best for beginner divers, 0-18m, shore entry, mild current.
Dive the Rock is an artificial reef located off the Ayia Napa and Protaras coastline in Cyprus. Accessible via a shore entry, the site features depths ranging from the surface to 18 metres. Conditions are generally manageable with mild currents and visibility reaching up to 30 metres, though it can be variable. The site is suitable for Open Water certified divers. Water temperatures fluctuate between 17 and 27 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Divers should remain aware of significant depth variations and potential entanglement risks from submerged structures. A dive shop is located on-site, providing convenient access to air fills and equipment rental.
35.03172, 34.03021
A dive shop is on site, so air fills and equipment rental are straightforward without hauling gear from town. Visibility tends to be at its best in the calmer morning hours before any afternoon wind picks up surface chop.
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No known hazards
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 18m
Visibility
Up to 30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
17-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
240 min
Yes, the site is open to Open Water certified divers and features manageable conditions with mild currents.
The depth at Dive the Rock ranges from the surface down to 18 metres.
This is a shore-entry dive site.
Divers should be aware of significant depth variations and potential entanglement risks from submerged objects. Additionally, monitor visibility closely as it can be low and variable.
Yes, a dive shop is located on-site, making equipment rental and air fills straightforward.
Diving at dive the ROCK in Protaras requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
dive the ROCK in Protaras typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at dive the ROCK in Protaras can reach up to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.