The Canyon
A site below the cliffs on the south side of Cape Greco: a canyon entry with cliffs left and right, a rocky drop-off to about 18 m and then sand, with frequent stingray sightings. Deeper divers go down to a sunken jet ski at 38 m; it is also used for technical and sidemount training.
Facts
- Region: Cyprus – Larnaca & Ayia Napa
- Area: Protaras & Cape Greco
- Depth: 5–38 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: low
- Type: reef
- Coordinates: 34.96123, 34.06437
- Highlights: canyon entry between cliffs, drop-off to 18 m then sand, stingrays, sunken jet ski at 38 m
- Tips: Open Water (and boat diver if you go by boat). Shore access is rocky and not for beginners, and needs a 4x4 for the track; entry and exit can be hard in waves or current, so boat diving is suggested.