AMPHORAE CAVES

Cyprus

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Amphorae Caves is a dive site with several caves and swim throughs. The site has significant archaeological value. The ceiling of one of the caves contains remains of ancient amphorae. Amphorae are ancient ceramic jars, used for storage and transportation of products. You can see them by briefly poking your head into the cave and shining your lamp at the ceiling. The deepest part of Amphorae Caves is a large sandy area with patches of seagrass where you can sometimes spot stingrays.

Particulars

Amphorae Caves is accessible by boat. Start your dive in the shallows before descending toward the swim throughs and caves.

Warnings

Amphorae Caves is suitable for all divers but don't enter any caves if you are not certified to do so. Bring a diving torch with you.

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AMPHORAE CAVES Features

Address
Paphos, Cyprus
Parking
At boat charter
Distance
10 min.
Suitable for
All levels, night diving, snorkeling
Permit
N.v.t. / NA
Access
Book boat dive at one of the dive schools, free access
Facilities
Boat dive facilities
Water
Salt
Kind of dive
Boat dive, cave dive
Current
Limited
Visibility
15 - 25 m.
Average visibility
20 m.
Depth
12 m.
Bottom
rotsen
Life
Shrimp, cuttlefish, scorpionfish, squid, lobster, octopus, blenny
Other recreation
Boating, yachting

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