

Best for beginner divers, 5-22m, shore entry, mild current.
Pistol Bay in Paphos is a diverse marine site featuring a combination of reef, wall, and cavern topography. Divers can explore a large swim-through alongside several smaller passages. The site is accessible from the shore, though the entry involves navigating uneven terrain. Depths range from 5 to 22 metres, making it suitable for beginners, though divers should remain aware of boat traffic in the area. Visibility typically fluctuates between 10 and 30 metres, and currents are generally mild. Water temperatures vary significantly throughout the year, ranging from 17C in the winter months to 29C in August.
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Enter the water during the first two hours after sunrise when coconut octopus are most active and visible against the sandy patches between seagrass beds.
The site is accessible from a natural pebble beach that opens onto a rocky shallows channel.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-22m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
17-29°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jul
Yes, the site is rated for beginner divers with depths ranging from 5 to 22 metres.
Access is via a shore entry, but divers should exercise caution due to uneven terrain at the entry point.
The maximum depth at Pistol Bay is 22 metres.
Divers should be mindful of boat traffic in the area and the uneven terrain during shore entry.
Water temperatures range from 17C in the winter months to 29C in August.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Pistol Bay in Paphos. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Pistol Bay in Paphos are July. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.