PROTARAS SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Beneath Cape Greco: Two Shore Dives out of Protaras
Two guided shore dives from Easy Divers in Protaras explore Cape Greco National Park’s caves, bays and reefs where turtles, morays and colorful reef life gather.
Beneath Cape Greco: Two Shore Dives out of Protaras.
On Cyprus’s east coast the headlands of Cape Greco guard a compact world of caves, tunnels, calm bays and sculpted rock where coral sponges, octopus, cuttlefish, seahorses and green turtles appear among dramatic formations. Cape Greco lies just a five‑minute drive from Easy Divers in Protaras, and its easily accessible shore sites make this stretch ideal for both snorkelers and scuba divers.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Green Bay — shallow, teeming and calm
A shallow bay ideal for beginners with abundant marine life and even underwater statues; dives here are typically up to about 10 meters.
The Caves — tunnels and caverns
Cape Greco’s caves and tunnels offer striking walls and swim‑throughs for memorable shore dives, often explored to depths around 15 meters.
Cyclops Cave — dramatic formations and a sunken jet ski
A site of unusual rock formations and a sunken jet ski, Cyclops Cave reaches significantly deeper than the other local shore sites, with maximum depths to about 40 meters.
What the day feels like
How the day unfolds
This is a compact shore‑diving program based on Protaras that takes you into Cape Greco National Park’s accessible dive sites — a blend of shallow bays, cave systems and deeper hollows where the island’s best underwater scenery and wildlife concentrate.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this pair of shore dives suits — and where caution is warranted.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program runs approximately 5 hours.
Meet at the Easy Divers shop in Protaras before heading to the nearby shore sites.
Bring your scuba certification (card or electronic), swimwear and a towel.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the outing?
The shore‑dive program lasts about 5 hours.
Where do I meet the dive operator?
You meet at the Easy Divers shop in Protaras.
What should I bring?
Bring your scuba certificate (card or electronic), swimwear and a towel.
Are these dives suitable for beginners?
Yes — several local shore sites are shallow and described as ideal for beginners, though some sites are deeper and more suited to experienced divers.
Will I see marine life such as turtles?
Yes — the area is noted for abundant marine life including green turtles, octopuses, cuttlefish, seahorses and moray eels.
How deep are the local sites?
Depths vary by site: Green Bay to about 10 m, The Caves around 15 m, DeCosta Bay to about 14 m, Cyclops Cave up to 40 m and The Chapel ranges from 20 to 40 m.