ALEXANDRIA
Protected Area
MPA Zenobia Shipwreck
Why dive here
With 52+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles and sperm whales - ALEXANDRIA offers some of Larnaca's richest wreck diving. Water sits around 19°C.
The Alexandria, deliberately sunk in 2006, offers a different sort of wreck experience from some of Larnaca’s more famous sites. Sitting upright and intact at a very manageable 21 metres, this fishing vessel is a fantastic place for divers to get comfortable navigating a full wreck. We love how light filters through the large openings in the wheelhouse and down into the hold, making for some really evocative swim-throughs. It’s completely open, so penetration is easy and safe, even for those still building their confidence. Look for big schools of damselfish swirling around the mast and the resident moray eels peeking out from under the deck plates. The forward hold is usually packed with glassfish, and we’ve often spotted scorpionfish camouflaged on the hull. We’d suggest a morning dive here; the light is better for photography, and there’s generally less boat traffic. It’s a great second dive after a deeper exploration, or a primary focus for newer wreck enthusiasts.
Typical ALEXANDRIA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
ALEXANDRIA Wreck History
Year Sunk
2006
Vessel Type
fishing vessel
Cause
unknown
The Alexandria is a modern casualty, a fishing vessel that sank on New Year's Day, 2006, in the popular diving waters off Larnaca, Cyprus. The exact cause of its sinking remains undocumented, leaving a touch of mystery surrounding this relatively recent addition to the region's underwater landscape. Its designation as a 'dangerous wreck' likely points to hazards such as snagged nets or sharp, twisted metal, reminding divers to approach with caution.
Resting at a maximum depth of around 21 metres, the Alexandria is an excellent dive for certified wreck enthusiasts. Being a recent wreck, its structure is likely more intact than its historic counterparts, potentially offering opportunities for exploration around the wheelhouse and deck areas. While it has not had centuries to develop a mature reef ecosystem, it is well on its way to becoming a thriving artificial reef. Divers will find it colonised by a growing community of marine life, transforming this maritime loss into a new underwater habitat.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ALEXANDRIA
ALEXANDRIA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ALEXANDRIA, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (34.9, 33.67) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
18.52°C
65°F
Air Temperature
29.39°C
85°F
Wind Speed
5.71 m/s
11.1 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1006.1 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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