Dive-site story
Located along the Protaras coastline, De Costa Bay offers a calm, sheltered environment characterized by shallow rocky reefs, patches of posidonia seagrass, and open sand. The site is frequently used for training sessions, refresher dives, and relaxed exploration, featuring mild topography with small overhangs and scattered ancient amphora sherds embedded in the rock.
Frequent encounters with foraging green sea turtles among the seagrass
Sheltered bay conditions with minimal currents suitable for night diving
Rocky ledges sheltering octopus, moray eels, and invasive lionfish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and autumn provide the warmest water conditions and the highest turtle activity.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common lionfishPterois miles | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean parrotfishSparisoma cretense | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ornate wrasseThalassoma pavo | Common |
Marine forecast
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