Best Places to Dive in Cyprus: Our Top Picks for Weekends and Diving Holidays
Cyprus Diving Holidays and Weekends
Our Travel Team havejust returned from a fantastic trip to Cyprus, where we explored the island’s top diving destinations with a focus on finding the best options for school groups, weekend getaways, and recreational diving holidays.
Cyprus delivered on all fronts — from beginner-friendly reef dives to world-famous wrecks and even an underwater museum. Here’s what we found…
🐠 Protaras – The Great All-Rounder
Protaras is a beautiful and relaxed part of Cyprus with excellent local diving for both beginners and more experienced divers.
Why It’s Great:
- Ideal for Open Water training dives thanks to sheltered, accessible sites.
- Home to the Underwater Sculpture Museum (MUSAN) – a magical experience for all levels.
- Only 45 minutes from the Zenobia, one of the world’s best wreck dives (Advanced certification required).
A quieter and more family-friendly area than nearby Ayia Napa.
✅ Cyprus Diving Centre
Swiss-owned, super friendly, and laid-back. Great for smaller and more intimate groups.
Accommodation options nearby include the Mandalena Hotel Apartments (3* and just a 12-minute walk away), with many more available nearby.
They run a turtle conservation project – perfect for divers looking to add an educational twist.
Great match for divers who like a slightly more chilled and relaxed pace of diving.
✅ Rec2Tech
Best suited for those who prefer a more organised and professional setup.
UK operated dive centre that is used to large groups and very organised.
Excellent facilities and accommodation (Self-catering apartments), all on-site.
⚓ Larnaca – For the Zenobia Lovers
- The Zenobia is one of the top wrecks in the world for divers, the top lies at around 18m and the bottom is around 43m
- Larnaca is an ideal base for Advanced Open Water divers (or higher) who just want to dive the Zenobia, and is perfect for a long weekend or week long holiday.
- Zenobia Wreck right is on the doorstep – a must-dive for any experienced diver. You can easily do 6 completely different dives on this wreck
- Ideal for shorter trips where you want to maximise underwater time without long transfers.
- Great for tec, deep and sidemount training
✅ Dive-In Larnaca
The Cactus Hotel nearby offers convenient and cost-effective accommodation.
Professional and experienced with Zenobia dives.
Lots of bars, cafes and restaurants along the seafront. Also great for non-divers!
🌞 Paphos – Perfect for Summer
Paphos offers great diving conditions, particularly during the summer months. While it can get a little windy between November and May, the area still has a lot to offer.
✅ Cydive
Cydive is a superb centre with its own boat and training pool.
Would be good for schools wishing to do training and have fun in the evenings
A wide range of dive sites nearby, suitable for beginners and schools.
Tonnes of restaurants and accommodations nearby – without the rowdy tourist crowd.
Cyprus Summary
Cyprus is an incredibly versatile diving destination with something for everyone. Whether you’re organising a group trip, planning a weekend break, or looking for your next holiday destination, the island offers warm waters, reliable dive centres, and unforgettable underwater experiences.
We’re currently planning new dive trips to Cyprus for 2026 and beyond. If you’re interested in joining or organising a trip, get in touch with the Oyster Diving Travel Team today!
