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Comar

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Comar is a year-round dive site in Cyprus near the St. Nicholas church in Paralimni, offering access to a submerged wreck and local marine life.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 6 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Shore entryFamily-friendly

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Activity
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Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

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Wind
3.9 kn
Wave
0.34 m
Water
24.3°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NW (22%)
Now: WSW (243°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.52m

Next: High at 18:00 (-0.29m)

+-0.2 m-0.7 m
▲ 18:00 · -0.29m ▼ 00:00 · -0.46m ▲ 06:00 · -0.27m ▼ 13:00 · -0.49m Now -0.4m
Tue 3Wed 4Thu 5Fri 6Sat 7Sun 8Mon 9
UV4.6 · mod Air PM2.520 · moderate 06:06 16:48
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
11-03 5.7 0.5 5 0mm
11-04 11.4 0.8 5 1mm
11-05 5.1 0.56 4 0mm
11-06 7.4 0.48 4 4mm
11-07 10.8 0.54 4 0mm
11-08 6.8 0.72 4 0mm
11-09 5.8 0.72 4 0mm

About this spot

Comar sits in the waters off Paralimni, Cyprus, near the historic St. Nicholas church. The site centers on a submerged structure that draws divers seeking to explore shallow to moderate depths in Mediterranean conditions. Year-round diving is possible here, making it accessible to visiting divers across seasons. The site is not within a marine protected area, so access is straightforward for recreational divers. Local operators and independent divers regularly visit Comar, and the spot has generated enough species observations to indicate decent marine life activity. Visibility and water temperature vary seasonally, though Cyprus diving typically offers warm water in summer months and cooler conditions in winter. The exact depth profile and specific difficulty rating require local reconnaissance, so checking current conditions before your dive is wise. Comar works best as part of a broader Cyprus diving itinerary that includes the island's many reef and wreck sites. The proximity to Paralimni means access from nearby coastal towns is relatively quick. Marine life observations recorded at the site suggest healthy local ecosystems despite the site sitting outside protected waters.

📖 Guide: Diving in Cyprus: 20 Sites from Wrecks to Walls

Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Dive types

ReefShore

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type G · 240V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌘 Moon Waning crescent · 39%
  • GPS
› Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 3291km · ~757kg · €14

FAQ

›When is the best time to dive Comar?

Comar is diveable year-round. Summer months (May–September) offer warmer water and longer daylight, while winter diving is cooler but often clearer. Choose based on your thermal comfort and schedule.

›What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Depth and difficulty data for Comar are not fully documented. Contact local dive operators in Paralimni or nearby towns for current site conditions, depth profiles, and skill recommendations before booking.

›What marine life is at Comar?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at the site, indicating active local fauna. Mediterranean fish, crustaceans, and possibly larger pelagics may be present. Local logs and dive reports offer detailed sightings.

›Do I need permits or special access to dive Comar?

Comar is not inside a marine protected area, so standard recreational diving access applies. No special permits are typically required, but check with local authorities in Paralimni for any recent restrictions.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

dive the ROCK

0.2 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mon-Sun 8:30 to 17:00

Windmills Diving

0.4 km
Dive centre

Tempo Diving School

0.8 km
Dive centre

Taba Diving Centre

0.9 km
Dive centre

Cyprus Diving Centre

1 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-So 08:00-17:00

Herbie's Diving Paradise

1.1 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-18:30

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wind peaks Mar-Jan-May, calmest Sep-Oct-Nov, dry Jan-Dec.

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