

Best for beginner divers, 10-20m, shore entry, mild current.
Pirates Bay in Ayia Napa and Protaras offers a varied underwater landscape featuring a shallow reef alongside cavern and cave sections. Suitable for beginner divers, the site reaches depths between 10 and 20 metres with an average of 12 metres. Navigation is straightforward due to mild currents and consistent visibility of 30 metres. Shore entry is available, though divers should wear hard-soled booties to navigate sharp rocks and sea urchins. Water temperatures fluctuate between 17 and 27 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Local dive shops provide air fills and guided tours, which are recommended for those unfamiliar with the cavern layout.
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A dive shop with air fills and guided tours is available on site, so if you are new to the area a guided dive is a practical way to learn the cavern layout before exploring independently. Shore entry can be sharp underfoot, so hard-soled booties are worth packing.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
10-20m
Visibility
30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
17-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, offering a varied landscape at depths of 10 to 20 metres with mild currents.
Access is via a shore entry. Hard-soled booties are recommended as the entry point can be sharp underfoot.
The site ranges from 10 to 20 metres in depth, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Divers should be cautious of sharp rocks and sea urchins present throughout the site.
Diving at Pirates Bay in Protaras requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Pirates Bay in Protaras. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 27°C.
Pirates Bay in Protaras typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Pirates Bay in Protaras typically ranges from 30 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.