AMPHORA

SCUBA DIVING CENTER

NORTHERN CYPRUS

Diving in Northern Cyprus :

 

PARADISE : Paradise is just another Top Spot of the Zephyros Reef that stretches out in open sea, about three kilometers off the coast and Sun Set Beach. It is the deepest site at the particular Reef complex. Recommended for experienced divers due to the depths. Due to the whole surrounding a diver will find marine life galore and an unbelievable variety of marine species of all kind and sizes. Furthermore, Paradise includes lots of cuts, little holes and canyons, worth for a closer look.

(Depth: min 27m, max 42m)

 

ZEYKO: Good for novices due to the shallow reef top, underwater mountain, sloping down to greater depths, rocks scattered around everywhere, a torch will be very useful for a closer inspection of holes and crevices, lots of groupers and Sea breams of all size can be found under every rock, it`s impressive to see all the schooling Monk fish close to the reef top and the surface, good for wide angel photography.

(Depth: min 18m, max 30m)

 

POWER STATION: Diving Power Station stands for a daily trip with two divers. Sleep slopes, high peaks of rocks, holes and cracks in the rocks and  boulders dominate the scenery, but also a dense population of local fish like Groupers, Sea Breams, Parrotfish, Amber jacks and schools of Mackerels (sep-oct), are also part of this unique site, which boost of marine life of all kind and convinces by its amazing underwater scenery.

(Depth : min 13m, max 30m)

FRED :  The scenery of this site is not really breathtaking, just a long ridge of rocks close  to the harbour entrance of Girne. But the point is that it definitely matches the  same fish. They have been used to the encounters with divers for a long time, being fed by them since. An excellent spot for the filmmakers, and photographers or for divers, who likes this kind of intensive fish-watching only.

(Depth : 16 m, max 26m)

 

KARPAZ WRECK: The Citti Di Alesandria is completely broken up, but the hull can still be dived in some bigger parts. The engine lays away from the hull within an acceptable swimming distance, while the propeller and the anchor can be found just in one line. Groupers, Amber jacks, Snappers, Octopus and smaller monk fish gather around.

(Depth : min 6m, max 15m)

 

 

 

            

 

NEW DIVE SITES ANNOUNCED FOR 2002

White Chapel : This site is located on the shallower reef section of dive site Zeyko which is very suitable for novices and training dives with a depth of 13 - 20 meters.

Extra Virgin : This dive site is on the deeper section of Zeyko with a depth of 40 meters and on a good day diving it is possible to swim towards Zeyko and finish the dive at a depth of 13 meters . This dive is very good for a multilevel dive profile with a dive time of 50 - 60 minutes.

The above sites only represent the local areas to the Girne region, special weekend dive trips can be arranged to the Karpas area where you can explore deep underwater caverns, breathtaking walls and an large cargo ship that sits broken on the bottom at 20 meters.

1. Pinoccio : A very good site for multilevel training and navigation dives. Depth 14 to 26 meters.
2. Zephyros : This is one of our most exhilarating dives you can enjoy. There is a large multilevel reef with a drop off from 18 to 28 meters, plenty of marine life to be found on this dive.
3. The Wall : An interesting dive for all experienced divers, again a large multilevel reef with a drop off from 13 to 30 meters, on the bottom as well as a multitude of marine life there is a very old anchor, with the 25 meter long chain still attached.
4. Paradise : The deepest of dives on offer at 40 meters plus, a definite for the very experience diver the name says it all about this site.
5. Lost : Great site for a relaxing afternoon dive, Turtles and Ray have been spotted here many a time. Depth 18 meters.
6. Mare Monte Islands : Curious divers find this site stimulating. There are plenty of nooks and crannies to be explored, while been accompanied by Turkish Wrasse and Rainbow fish. Depth 14 meters.
7. Mare Monte : A site for sports diver training, just follow the rocks that will take you to the end of the dive. There is a Grouper waiting for you under every rock. Depth 18 meters.
8. Antique Shop : A very large Grouper guards this cove which is decorated with broken pieces of amphorae. Curious soldier fish watch your every move. Depth 25 meters.
9. Rita : The main attraction for this dive is the large anchor stuck between the rocks, enjoy the long dive after a relaxing boat trip. Depth 12 meters.
10. Bambi : Another relaxing afternoon dive, during their season baby Amberjacks will follow you around the site, you can visit the small underwater cove which is decorated with tiny coral formations, which is always inhabited by large Groupers. Depth 14 meters.
11. Zeyko : A firm favorite with photographers, the underwater scenery is breathtaking, you will find a very old broken up anchor on this site. Depth 14 to 22 meters.
12. Anchor + Cockpit : Situated west of Girne castle opposite the famous Dome hotel, this site offers views of ancient artifacts, an anchor and a airplanes cockpit canopy (32 meters depth). Average dive depth 27 meters.
13. Unknown Wreck : There were hardly any crew member's when she went down, her name was Lazy Days and now she sits with her companion Crazy Boys. Depth 17 meters.
14. Fred : Everyone raves about this site, the only site in the north were you can feed the marine life during the dive, you sit on the bottom of the reef at 25 meters and enjoy the side show as the fish hustle and bustle for the food you have on offer for them, on a typical dive you can feed Golden Grouper, Grouper and different species of Sea Bream .
15. Wreck Site : Before participating on this dive you should visit the the wreck in the Girne castle, its said to be the oldest shipwreck know to man (B.C.300), the site is still pegged out from the original excavation, they also left wooden crates on the bottom which contain the large amphora she was carrying at the time of her sinking. Depth 30 + meters
16. Chicken Farm : This site consists of long and narrow rock formations. The holes in the rocks make many a home for Moral eels. Depth 18 meters.
17. Power Station : The site is very scenic with a under water peak at 13 meters. A good site for the underwater photographer. Depth 13 to 30 meters.
18. Kormakiti : A brilliant variety of marine life awaits you at this dive site after your long relaxing boat trip along the northern shores of the island.(This dive site is not in our weekly program . This is an excursion dive and needs to be pre-booked with a sufficient number of divers ( 8 - 10 )Depth 25 - 40 meters.