5-18m
    Beginner
    Paphos & Coral Bay, Cyprus
    MPA Mpania

    Amphitheatre

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Protected Area

    MPA Mpania

    Why dive here

    With 43+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Amphitheatre offers some of Paphos & Coral Bay's richest diving. Water ranges 18-28°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Sep
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeSea Turtles · 43+ species recorded
    Water18-28°C · warmest July, August, September
    Charactermax 5-18m

    The Amphitheatre, just off the coast near Paphos, is one of those sites that just feels… comfortable. It's a natural bowl in the seafloor, dropping from 5m down to about 18m, making it an absolute joy for newer divers or anyone looking for a relaxed second dive. We love the way the light filters down into the 'bowl', illuminating the rock formations. What you'll find here are plenty of nooks and crannies to peer into. We've often spotted octopuses peeking out from their dens, and you'll almost certainly come across a few groupers hanging out. Keep an eye on the sand too; we’ve had some great luck spotting Mediterranean tooth-footed snapping shrimp if you're patient enough to watch. The Shore Feather Duster Worms wave gently in the faint surge, and for the macro enthusiasts, Savigny’s brittle stars are usually tucked away under rocks. Visibility is generally good here, though it can get stirred up after strong westerly winds. Our favourite tip? Go early in the morning before the boat traffic picks up for the calmest surface conditions.

    Typical Amphitheatre Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:5317:2311h 29m daylightGolden hour 16:49

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Amphitheatre

    Amphitheatre Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Amphitheatre, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (34.73, 32.45) (18km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    26°C

    78°F · Range: 24.4–27.2°C

    Air Temperature

    23°C

    73°F

    Wind Speed

    4.1 m/s

    8.0 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1015 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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