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FARSAS II

The FARSAS II is a favourite of ours in the Paphos area, a really atmospheric dive. She went down back in '81, capsizing right outside the harbour. You'll find her sitting upright at 21 metres, though she’s fairly broken up in places. We always head for the bow first; there's a real sense of her history there, with the anchor chains still visible. What makes FARSAS II special is the way the wreck has become part of the reef. We’ve seen octopuses tucked into crevices, moray eels peering from pipes, and schools of damselfish flitting through the superstructure. The visibility here is often superb, so you can appreciate the scale of the wreck from a distance before getting up close. Our advice? Go early if you can. You’ll have the wreck largely to yourself, and the morning light filtering down onto the deck is something else. It's a proper wreck dive, perfect for those who like to take their time exploring, imagining the final moments of a vessel. Just remember, it’s a dangerous wreck, so penetration isn't really an option.