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Located off the coast of Alsancak near Kyrenia, Zephyros offers accessible coastal diving over a mix of Mediterranean bedrock and sand. Rocky gullies cut through patches of Posidonia seagrass, providing shelter for invertebrates and juvenile fish. Calm conditions and gentle slopes make the location a regular choice for check-out dives, refresher courses, and relaxed exploration.
Rugged rocky gullies and small overhangs harboring Mediterranean invertebrates
Expansive Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows hosting schooling damselfish and bream
Sheltered inshore waters providing easy navigation and calm entries
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 warmest sea temperatures and most reliable visibility.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean Rainbow WrasseCoris julis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Painted ComberSerranus scriba | Common |
Marine forecast
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