

Best for beginner divers, 5-12m, shore entry, mild current.
Sandy Bay in Ayia Napa and Protaras is a shore-entry site featuring a reef and cavern system suitable for beginners. Divers can explore depths ranging from 5 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres. The site experiences mild currents and visibility between 10 and 25 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 17C and 28C throughout the year. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, showers, equipment rental, air fills, and a cafe. Divers should exercise caution regarding buoyancy near the reef base to avoid contact with sea urchins on the sandy bottom.
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Watch your buoyancy carefully near the reef base, as sea urchins are a known hazard and easy to brush against on the sandy bottom. The site has full facilities including equipment rental and air fills, so it works well as a base even if you are travelling without your own gear.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-12m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
17-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Yes, the site is well-suited for beginners due to its manageable depths and mild currents.
The site features depths between 5 and 12 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
Sandy Bay is a shore-entry dive site.
Sea urchins are present on the sandy bottom, so divers should maintain good buoyancy control near the reef base.
The site offers parking, toilets, showers, equipment rental, air fills, and a cafe.
Diving at Sandy Bay in Ayia Napa requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Sandy Bay in Ayia Napa. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Sandy Bay in Ayia Napa. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 28°C.
Sandy Bay in Ayia Napa typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Sandy Bay in Ayia Napa typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.