

Best for intermediate divers, 5-30m, shore entry, mild current.
Sea Caves in Paphos offers shore-accessible diving across a rocky reef system with depths ranging from 5 to 30 metres. The site is defined by its cave passages, which create an overhead environment requiring appropriate training to navigate safely. Divers experience mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. The terrain includes sharp rock edges and crevices, necessitating careful buoyancy control. Water temperatures fluctuate between 17 and 25 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Night diving is possible, providing a different perspective of the cave structures. Parking is available at the site for convenient equipment preparation.
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Inside the caves, watch for sea urchins tucked into crevices and keep clear of sharp rock edges, especially when swell pushes water through the passages. Parking is available at the site, so you can take your time kitting up and planning your entry carefully before committing to the overhead sections.
Accessible via boat trips departing from Paphos.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
17-25°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of an overhead environment within the cave system.
The site features a depth range of 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Sea Caves is a shore-entry dive site with parking available nearby.
Hazards include an overhead environment within the caves, sharp rock edges, and sea urchins found in crevices.
Yes, the site is suitable for night diving, where the cave passages offer a different experience under torch light.
Diving at Sea Caves in Paphos requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Sea Caves in Paphos. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 25°C.
The best months to visit Sea Caves in Paphos are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Sea Caves in Paphos typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Sea Caves in Paphos typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.