ZENOBIA
Protected Area
MPA Zenobia Shipwreck
Why dive here
With 52+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles and sperm whales - ZENOBIA offers some of Larnaca's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 18-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Zenobia isn't just a wreck, it's a small city under the sea. She sank in '80, just a year old, and now sits on her port side at 40 metres, her starboard flank reaching up to 16. We love the sheer scale of the thing. You can swim through the upper car deck, past the ghost trucks and their cargo, or peer into the canteen where plates still sit stacked. We'd suggest at least two dives to really get a feel for her, maybe more if you want to penetrate deeper into the lower car deck or the bridge. Look out for the resident groupers, the barracuda patrolling the mast, and the thousands of lionfish that have made the Zenobia their home. Visibility here is consistently good, often pushing 30 metres, which makes the enormity of the wreck even more striking as you descend. It’s a site that rewards repeat visits, offering new perspectives and details each time.
Typical ZENOBIA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (40m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ZENOBIA
ZENOBIA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ZENOBIA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (35.67, 34.58) (31km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
26°C
79°F · Range: 23.8–28.3°C
Air Temperature
24°C
75°F
Wind Speed
4.8 m/s
9.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014.6 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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