Diving in Paphos & Coral Bay

Best Time to Dive in Paphos & Coral Bay

The warmest water temperatures in Paphos & Coral Bay occur in January, averaging 18.1°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 18.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 18.1°C (air: 13.4°C)
• February: 18.1°C (air: 13.2°C)
• March: 18.1°C (air: 14.6°C)
• April: 18.1°C (air: 18.4°C)
• May: 18.1°C (air: 21.9°C)
• June: 18.1°C (air: 25.4°C)
• July: 18.1°C (air: 28.8°C)
• August: 18.1°C (air: 28.3°C)
• September: 18.1°C (air: 26.5°C)
• October: 18.1°C (air: 23.0°C)
• November: 18.1°C (air: 18.7°C)
• December: 18.1°C (air: 15.2°C)

Marine Life in Paphos & Coral Bay

Home to 44 recorded species including 26 reef fish, 9 sharks & rays, 3 other, 2 whales & dolphins, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs, 1 soft corals.

Dive Site Difficulty in Paphos & Coral Bay

Paphos & Coral Bay has 2 beginner, 2 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Paphos & Coral Bay

Based on average water temperature of 18.1°C.

• Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 18°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 Paphos & Coral Bay

• 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 Paphos & Coral Bay - Nearest Airports

• Paphos International Airport (PFO), Paphos - 16 km away, approx 32 min travel time
• Ercan International Airport (ECN), Tymbou (Kirklar) - 90 km away, approx 113 min travel time
• Larnaca International Airport (LCA), Larnaca - 93 km away, approx 116 min travel time