Manijin Island - Paphos & Coral Bay

Manijin Island, off Coral Bay, is one of our favourite spots in Cyprus when we want a reliable, interesting dive without too much fuss. You’ll drop onto a rocky reef, scattered with boulders and some decent overhangs. It’s a good 8 to 22 metres here, so a decent bottom time is almost guaranteed. We particularly enjoy the way the light plays through the deeper crevices, illuminating the sometimes-missed smaller residents. We always keep an eye out for lionfish tucked into the shadows, and a few years back, we even saw a nurse shark cruising through. More common, though, are the tooth-footed snapping shrimp, you’ll hear their clicks before you see them, and if you look closely, Savigny's brittle stars clinging to the rocks. The feather duster worms are everywhere, adding pops of colour to the grey stone. This is a solid intermediate dive, nothing too taxing, and perfect for those days when you just want to spend an hour poking around a healthy Mediterranean reef.

Location
Paphos & Coral Bay, Cyprus, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
34.850000, 32.360000
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
8-22m
Difficulty
Intermediate

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 Manijin Island

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 Manijin Island

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