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Cyprus Diving and Watersports

Want to give Cyprus diving a go? Diving enthusiasts will find some great bases around many regions of the island; such as Paphos, Larnaca and parts of North Cyprus.

The sea stays warm for most of the year, and with Cypus water there is often good visibility as deep as 40 metres below the surface, meaning there are great opportunities to spot the hundreds of species of marine life.

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Scuba diving on Cyprus is fascinating and there are also some shipwrecks to discover, including the famous Zenobia ferry off Larnaca. Be sure to visit Silver Beach in Famagusta also, where you can find the underwater remains of the ancient Salamis harbour.

There are many good Cyprus diving and snorkelling companies dotted around the island’s coast, and don’t worry if you have never tried it before. Most companies offer beginners packages and will start off with a try dive in shallow water or even a swimming pool.

More Cyprus Watersports

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Don't fancy diving in Cyprus? Lots of other Cyprus watersports can be found on most beaches around the island to keep you occupied if merely sunbathing is not your thing. The most common include waterskiing, paragliding, kayaking, windsurfing, canoeing, banana boating, jet-skiing and sailing.

There is also fly-fishing (which involves lying on a rubber dinghy or ring and holding on for dear life while a speed boat pulls you along. This makes you jump the waves, hence the "flying"! It's scary but trust me, it's a lot of fun!) One of the best places to do fly fishing in Cyprus is at Cape Greko, as the sight of the cliffs from the sea is absolutely stunning!

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In Ayia Napa, a popular new way of seeing the underwater world is on a 'Sea Scooter'. These vehicles are available to swimmers, snorkellers and scuba-divers of all abilities. They make less noise allowing you to get closer to marine life, and are great for allowing people with disabilities to explore the deep blue sea.

Alternatively, you can still experience the wonderful marine life from the comfort of a glass bottom boat. Rides on glass bottom boats are available from almost all tourist resorts, especially Ayia Napa.

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