FARSAS II - Paphos & Coral Bay

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.

Location
Paphos & Coral Bay, Cyprus, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
34.653750, 33.040867
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
21m

Marine Protected Area: MPA Dasoudi

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 FARSAS II

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 FARSAS II

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