Abyss Dive Centre - Paphos & Coral Bay
Abyss Dive Centre, operating out of Paphos and Coral Bay, is a solid PADI 5 Star outfit for anyone looking to get certified or simply log a few dives on Cyprus’s west coast. They’re particularly well-suited for newer divers or those looking to advance their PADI qualifications, with a comprehensive range of courses. We’ve found their instructors to be patient and thorough, especially with first-timers. The local dive sites offer a good mix of shallow reefs and some interesting caverns, like the ones around Akamas, making for pleasant afternoon dives without overly challenging conditions. If you’re staying in the Paphos area and want a reliable, friendly operation, Abyss is a good bet for straightforward diving.
- Location
- Paphos & Coral Bay, Cyprus, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 34.811497, 32.396170
- Website
- https://travel.padi.com/dive-center/cyprus/abyss-dive-centre/
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Center [padi:3726]
- Address
- Chloraka Paphos, Cyprus
Dive Sites Near Abyss Dive Centre
Abyss Dive Centre provides access to 15 dive sites in Paphos & Coral Bay.
- ACCELO - 2m (wreck)
- ACHAIOS (POSSIBLY) - 3m (wreck)
- ACHILLEAS - 12m (wreck)
- ADHAM II - 6m (wreck)
- Agios Georgios Pegeia Beach - 12m
- Amphitheatre - 5-18m
- Amphitheatre (reef)
- Church Bay (reef)
- CyDive (reef)
- DIMITRIOS II - 3m (wreck)
- EDRO III - 0m (wreck)
- FARSAS II - 21m (wreck)
- GREAT HARMONY - 7m (wreck)
- GYPTIS - 6m (wreck)
- KIBRIS I - 14m (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in Paphos & Coral Bay
- ABC Dive Ltd - ["PADI"]
- Amphibious Diving Center
- Amphora Scuba Diving Center - ["PADI"]
- Coral Bay Divers - ["PADI"]
- CREST DIVE LTD - PADI, RYA
- Cydive - ["PADI"]
- Freedom Divers Cyprus - ["PADI"]
- Latchi Watersports Centre - ["PADI"]
- Marine Divers - ["PADI"]
- Ninos Diving Centre - ["PADI"]
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.
Notable Marine Life
- Thornback skate (Raja clavata) - Sharks & Rays
- loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)
- marbled electric ray (Torpedo marmorata) - Sharks & Rays
- Brown Skate (Raja miraletus) - Sharks & Rays
- One-finned Shark (Heptranchias perlo) - Sharks & Rays
- dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) - Sharks & Rays
- Savigny's Brittle Star (Ophiactis savignyi)
- Blackmouth catshark (Galeus melastomus) - Sharks & Rays
- Gulper shark (Centrophorus granulosus) - Sharks & Rays
- Marbled Spinefoot (Siganus rivulatus) - Reef Fish
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