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Church Bay

3.9 — based on 18 community signals
4.4 12 especies 47 colaboradores

Church Bay is a year-round dive spot off Cyprus with accessible reefs and healthy coral. Expect consistent marine life and calm conditions.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
intermediate
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Tortuga verde

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Mapa

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Mapa de ubicación de Church Bay © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
3.3 kn
Olas
1.12 m
Agua
27.7°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WSW (36%)
Now: NW (315°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.34m

Próxima: Alta a las 01:00 (-0.37m)

+-0.3 m-0.7 m
▲ 01:00 · -0.37m ▼ 10:00 · -0.46m ▲ 20:00 · -0.45m ▼ 21:00 · -0.46m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV6.9 · high Aire PM2.58 · good 06:36 18:51
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 8.4 1.12 7 0mm
09-20 7 0.66 7 0mm
09-21 7.2 0.62 7 0mm
09-22 8.9 0.7 7 0mm
09-23 9.5 0.86 7 1mm
09-24 10 1.4 7 0mm
09-25 6.7 1.02 7 0mm

About this spot

Church Bay, also known locally as Keradhidi, sits on Cyprus's coastline as a reliable destination for divers seeking reef exploration without seasonal restrictions. The site welcomes visitors throughout the year, making it ideal for planning trips on your own schedule. Coral health remains strong here, with no bleaching stress observed, meaning the reef structure and resident marine life remain vibrant. The bay's reef system supports a documented ecosystem with 12 recorded species observations, giving divers a clear picture of what to expect below the surface. Small community contributions include three instructional or scenic videos that can help you prepare for your dive. The area falls outside marine protected zones, so access is straightforward for independent divers and small groups. Church Bay suits divers looking for a productive reef dive without extreme depth or technical demands. Conditions remain relatively stable year-round, though planning around your personal schedule beats chasing seasonal windows. The documented marine life and accessible format make it a solid choice for intermediate exploration.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Chipre: 20 Lugares desde Pecios hasta Paredes

Mejores meses

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

Vida marina

Tortuga verde

Tipos de buceo

ArrecifeCosta

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

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 First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 3199km · ~736kg · €13

Preguntas frecuentes

Is Church Bay best at a particular time of year?

Church Bay is diveable year-round, so you can plan trips based on your schedule rather than seasonal conditions. No specific months show better visibility or calmer seas than others in the available data.

What depth and skill level does Church Bay require?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not documented for this site. Check with local dive operators or community videos before your trip to confirm the dive profile suits your experience level.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species have been recorded at Church Bay, though specific names are not listed in current data. Review the three available community videos to see filmed observations before you dive.

Do I need permits or special access?

Church Bay is not within a marine protected area, so access is unrestricted. Check with local authorities or operators for any current guidelines before entering the water.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Coral Bay Divers

1.7 km
Centro de buceo

Abyss Dive Center

6.9 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Diving in Church Bay, Paphos, Cyprus. GoPro Hero 11, 4K 60 FPS

Boris Lestsov

Diving Church Bay, Pafos,Cyprus

R.E Folland

Diving in Church bay w/Cydive, Cyprus

R.E Folland
wind peaks Mar-Feb-May, calmest Dec-Jun-Jul, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (93/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

Spots cercanos

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Amphitheatre

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Principiante Ene·Feb·Mar+
Buceo
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Paphos — Coral Bay Wall

Coral Bay Wall near Paphos is an intermediate dive dropping to 30m with year-round access and varied marine terrain.

Intermedio 8–30m
Sandy beach surfing camp Cyprus Surf
🇨🇾 Cyprus

Sandy beach surfing camp

Sandy Beach offers year-round surfing on Cyprus's Mediterranean coast with consistent waves and easy beach access.

Principiante Ene·Feb·Mar+

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