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Experience · Scuba diving

Scuba Diving in Paphos

Short answer

The water around Paphos is clear and warm for much of the year, with rocky reefs, caves and some wreck sites. Several dive centres run beginner "discover scuba" sessions and certification courses alongside guided dives for qualified divers.

Updated Practical details (hours, prices) not yet verified — check official sources.

What to expect

  • Beginners: a briefing and pool or shallow-water session before a short, supervised sea dive.
  • Certified divers: boat or shore dives at local reef, cave and wreck sites.

Who it's for

Beginners curious about scuba, and certified divers looking for easy, warm-water diving.

Skip it if: Anyone with relevant medical conditions — dive centres will ask you to complete a medical questionnaire.

How to choose

  • Look for recognised training agency affiliation (e.g. PADI or SSI).
  • Ask about group size per instructor.
  • Certified divers: ask which sites are dived on which days.

Before you book

  • Do not fly within the recommended interval after diving — plan dives for early in the trip.
  • Bring your certification card and logbook if certified.

Plan around it

Experience

Snorkelling Around Paphos

Where the water is clearest — and why a boat often beats a beach for snorkelling here.

  • Akamas Peninsula
  • 1–3 hours
  • €

Experience

Paphos Boat Trips

Harbour cruises, Blue Lagoon trips from Latchi, sunset sails and private charters — which one to pick.

  • Kato Paphos
  • 2–6 hours
  • €€

Area

Kato Paphos

The harbour, the archaeological park and most hotels — the easiest base without a car.

  • Kato Paphos

Attraction

Kato Paphos Archaeological Park

Roman villas with some of the finest mosaics in the Mediterranean, an odeon and a ruined castle, by the harbour.

  • Kato Paphos
  • 2–3 hours
  • €