What level of diving experience is required for Zapalo Bay?

Zapalo Bay is rated beginner with depths of ≤ 8 m. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Zapalo Bay?

At Zapalo Bay, divers commonly encounter: groupers, moray eels, octopus, sea fans, damselfish, conger eels.

Where is Zapalo Bay located?

Zapalo Bay is located in Cyprus, in the Cyprus region (coordinates: 34.6647, 32.8457).

Zapalo Bay Diving - Cyprus, Cyprus

Zapalo Bay is a beginner-friendly dive site on Cyprus's southern coast, with a gentle maximum depth of 8 meters. This sheltered bay offers a tranquil underwater environment with a sandy bottom and scattered rock formations. The shallow, warm waters are perfect for first-time divers and snorkelers, with excellent visibility allowing easy observation of marine life. Wrasses, damselfish, gobies, and blennies populate the rocky areas, while sea cucumbers and hermit crabs roam the sandy patches. Small caves and overhangs add interest to the simple topography. Zapalo Bay's calm conditions and easy beach access make it a reliable training site and a pleasant introduction to Mediterranean underwater life.