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Cyprus has rapidly grown in stature to become one of the most prominent scuba diving locations in the world. Surrounded by the warm waters of the Mediterranean, it’s no surprise that many flock here to dive off the Cypriot coast.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, you’re likely to find plenty of dives to interest you. Beginners can learn the ropes at many locations around the island, with dive centres catering for those wishing to dive to depths of up to 50 metres.

One of the key attractions for many is the opportunity to dive to see the wreck of the ship Zenobia, which lies close to the harbour at Larnaca.

Seeing the wreck is a truly astonishing experience. The ship, which sank in 1980, was carrying a large cargo at the time. It’s an amazing experience to see the ship quietly resting at the bottom of the sea, with its cargo having been enveloped by the water.

For those looking to dive elsewhere, you’ll find that diving instructors can point you in the direction of underwater tunnels, plus numerous caves. There’s a great range of dives here - one of the features that has made scuba diving so popular in Cyprus.

With the water being warm and incredibly clear when compared to some parts of the world, Cyprus is likely to remain as one of the most popular scuba diving centres on the planet.

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 The Zenobia, a Swedish roll-on-roll-off ferry, was fully loaded with 104 trailers and trucks when she sunk on her maiden voyage to Cyprus in June 1980, off Larnaca’s fishing harbour. The wreck of The Zenobia is now lying on her port side at 42 meters, 1.5km from the shore. The sea bed in at a depth on 42m, and the top of the wreck is 16m below the water surface. The water visibility is up to 50m, with the temperature ranging from 16oC in the winter to 27oC in summer

The Zenobia wreck has now become a protected artificial reef, with many species of fish making it their home, including Dusky and Striped Groupers, Sea Bass, Amberjacks, Barracuda, Parrotfish, a variety of Bream and Wrasse, to name but a few. In fact, the marine life in and around the wreck is unique, and the Dive Site is currently rated amongst the top ten wreck dive sites of the world.

The Zenobia wreck dive is an absolute must, for all serious divers, visiting Cyprus.

The island of Cyprus is the third largest in the Mediterranean, is steeped in mythology and has a cultural heritage that can be traced back over 9000 years. Temples, mosaics, tombs and ruins are strewn right across the island and, in Paphos itself, there are so many historical and archaeological sites of interest that UNESCO simply stopped listing them and added the entire town to its World Cultural Heritage List.

I do hope that you have the opportunity to travel round this beautiful island, take a journey through history and discover some of the many sights and experiences which continue to make Cyprus such a popular holiday and expatriate destination.

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