

Best for beginner divers, 1-20m, shore entry, mild current.
Pinera Bay features a reef and cave system ranging from 1 to 20 metres in depth, with an average depth of 12 metres. This site is suitable for beginners and offers a straightforward shore entry. Divers experience mild currents and visibility typically between 10 and 30 metres. The site is accessible year-round, with water temperatures fluctuating from 17C in winter to 27C in summer. Facilities include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and an on-site dive shop. Night diving is possible, though caution is required around cave walls due to sharp coral and rocks. Hazards include sea urchins and lionfish.
35.03197, 34.04208
Shore entry is straightforward and the site is well served with parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and an on-site dive shop. The excellent visibility makes this a good night dive, but wear reef gloves or take extra care around the cave walls, as sharp coral and rocks are a real hazard in low light.
The dive centre offers pick up service from Agia Napa, Protaras and Pernera.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 20m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
17-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 1 to 20 metres and mild currents.
The site ranges from 1 to 20 metres deep, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Yes, Pinera Bay offers a straightforward shore entry.
Divers should be aware of sea urchins on the bottom, the presence of lionfish, and sharp coral and rocks near the cave walls.
Yes, night diving is permitted, though extra care is advised around the cave walls due to sharp coral and rocks in low light.
Diving at Pinera bay in Protaras requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Pinera bay in Protaras. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Pinera bay in Protaras are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Pinera bay in Protaras typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Pinera bay in Protaras typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.