Diving in Larnaca

Best Time to Dive in Larnaca

The warmest water temperatures in Larnaca occur in January, averaging 18.5°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 18.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 18.5°C (air: 13.1°C)
• February: 18.5°C (air: 12.9°C)
• March: 18.5°C (air: 14.7°C)
• April: 18.5°C (air: 19.1°C)
• May: 18.5°C (air: 23.0°C)
• June: 18.5°C (air: 26.4°C)
• July: 18.5°C (air: 29.9°C)
• August: 18.5°C (air: 29.4°C)
• September: 18.5°C (air: 27.2°C)
• October: 18.5°C (air: 23.9°C)
• November: 18.5°C (air: 18.8°C)
• December: 18.5°C (air: 15.2°C)

Marine Life in Larnaca

Home to 54 recorded species including 32 reef fish, 9 sharks & rays, 4 whales & dolphins, 3 hard corals, 2 other, 2 seagrass & algae.

Dive Site Difficulty in Larnaca

Larnaca has 19 beginner, 10 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Larnaca

Based on average water temperature of 18.5°C.

• Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 19°C water
• Mask - essential for every dive
• Fins
• BCD - buoyancy compensator
• Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
• Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
• Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
• Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
• Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Larnaca

• THALASSIA PERIOCHI NISIA - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• PERIOCHI POLIS - GIALIA - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• THALASSIA PERIOCHI MOULIA - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• ZONI EIDIKIS PROSTASIAS CHERSONISOS AKAMA - Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• AKROTIRIO ASPRO - PETRA ROMIOU - Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• KAVO GKREKO - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• MPA Lara-Toxeftra - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Ia)
• Lara-Toxeftra Turtle Reserve - Specially Protected Areas of Mediterranean Importance (Barcelona Convention) (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
• SPA KAVO GKREKO - Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• MPA Agios Georgios Alamanou - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category IV)
• MPA Amathounta - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
• AKROTIRIO ASPRO - PETRA ROMIOU - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• MPA Ayia Napa - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
• MPA Ayia Napa Sea Caves - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category IV)
• MPA Dasoudi - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
• MPA Geroskipou - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
• MPA Halavro - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category IV)
• MPA Kakoskali - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
• MPA Kavo Gkreko - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
• MPA Larnaca - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
• MPA Mpania - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
• MPA Paralimni - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
• MPA Peyia Sea Caves - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category IV)
• OCEANID - Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• CHERSONISOS AKAMA - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• OCEANID - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• MPA Zenobia Shipwreck - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)

Getting to Larnaca - Nearest Airports

• Lefkoniko Airport / Geçitkale Air Base (GEC), Lefkoniko (Geçitkale) - 61 km away, approx 81 min travel time
• Ercan International Airport (ECN), Tymbou (Kirklar) - 82 km away, approx 105 min travel time
• Larnaca International Airport (LCA), Larnaca - 91 km away, approx 114 min travel time