Dive-site story
Set beneath the sheer white chalk cliffs of the Episkopi area near the Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates, Zapalo Bay offers rocky reef structures scattered across sandy beds and seagrass meadows. Large boulder formations created by historical cliff falls create shelters, small crevices, and overhangs that harbor Mediterranean reef species.
Submerged limestone boulders creating swim-throughs and structural shelters
Expansive Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows hosting juvenile fish and mollusks
Occasional encounters with foraging green sea turtles over the sand patches
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn provides the calmest sea states and warmest water temperatures.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redcoat / SquirrelfishSargocentron rubrum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Bluespotted cornetfishFistularia commersonii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ornate wrasseThalassoma pavo | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Common |
Marine forecast
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