EDRO III - Paphos & Coral Bay

The EDRO III isn't your typical deep wreck. She's beached, listing hard to starboard, with half her hull out of the water near Peyia Sea Caves. We love that you can snorkel or free dive here and still get a fantastic experience. Even better, you can dive *under* her on the port side, where the hull plates scrape the seabed at a few metres' depth. It's an unusual, almost eerie feeling, exploring a massive ship that’s still so visible from above. Inside the accessible parts of the wreck, we’ve spotted shoals of small bream darting between the decaying structures, and occasionally a curious grouper peering out from a shadowy corner. On the hull, the first signs of colonisation are everywhere – some small anemones, sponges, and the start of a new, artificial reef forming. We’d suggest going early in the morning before the tour boats arrive, that’s when the light is best, cutting through the shallow water and illuminating the dramatic angle of the ship. It’s a photographer's dream, especially when you can capture the wreck both above and below the surface. A truly unique spot in Cyprus.

Location
Paphos & Coral Bay, Cyprus, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
34.873035, 32.339565
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
0m

Marine Protected Area: MPA Peyia Sea Caves

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)

Nearby Dive Sites in Paphos & Coral Bay

Nearest Dive Centres to EDRO III

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 Species

Recommended Packing List for EDRO III

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