

Best for intermediate divers, 6-30m, shore entry, mild current.
Lara Bay in Paphos, Cyprus, offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring natural reef formations, cave sections, and an artificial reef structure. Divers can explore depths ranging from 6 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Conditions are generally manageable with mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Entry is from the shore, where a shore break requires careful timing. Due to the presence of sea urchins and sharp rock in the entry zone, hard-soled booties are recommended. This site is suited for intermediate divers who should be prepared for the significant depth at the lower end of the range.
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The shore break at entry can catch you off guard, so time your entry between sets and keep your regulator in from the moment you hit the water. Booties with hard soles are worth wearing, as sea urchins and sharp rock make the entry zone unforgiving on bare feet.
Boat access from Coral Bay, 30 minutes away.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
17-25°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include Indian Lionfish, Groupers, European Parrotfish, Turkish Wrasse, various wrasses, Rock Cod, Pufferfish, crabs, Goatfish, Bluespotted Cornetfish, bream, Long-spined Sea Urchins, Madeira Rockfish, and White Seabream.
Lara Bay is rated for intermediate divers. The site requires careful entry due to the shore break and proper buoyancy control for the deeper sections.
The site ranges from 6 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Lara Bay is a shore-entry dive site.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallower reef sections are accessible, though divers should be aware of the shore break and sea urchins in the entry zone.
Diving at Lara Bay in Paphos requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Lara Bay in Paphos. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 25°C.
The best months to visit Lara Bay in Paphos are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Lara Bay in Paphos typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Lara Bay in Paphos typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.