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Cave Dives in Cyprus -

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Cave Dives in Cyprus -

THE CAVES The caves dive is one of our most popular sites, with divers returning to it time after time, year after year. A series of 5 different caves and tunnels, combined with sh…

The Amphorae Caves

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The Amphorae Caves

The Amphorae Caves The Amphorae Caves are a wonderful afternoon dive in fairly shallow waters which descend down to just 12 meters making this an ideal location for every level of …

Tamasos Dam

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Tamasos Dam

Tamasos small dam is nearby to Politiko, Pera Oreinis, Kampia (Gambia), Pano Vouno and Ayios Iraklidhios and is located in Nicosia district, Cyprus. Tamasos Dam has a length of 1.9…

"Molos" at Limassol

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"Molos" at Limassol

This seafront of Limassol is located in front of the center city which is next to the old port until the Olympion beach and is one of the most beautiful parks in the Mediterranean …

How to Deal With Strong Currents

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How to Deal With Strong Currents

The risks of diving in strong current can include rapid air depletion, separation, accelerated gas loading, severe headaches and increased susceptibility to DCI. It’s important to …

Dive Computers

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Dive Computers

On a console, you can stick all of your gauges onto the same unit. This allows you to check your depth, dive time, remaining dive time, heading (if you have a compass), remaining g…

Angling for Alalunga - Albacore Tuna in Cyprus

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Angling for Alalunga - Albacore Tuna in Cyprus

There are some categories of tuna: Thunnus Thynnus: It is a big Mediterranean tones and the most expensive tuna. It has a maximum size of 150cm and a weight of 50 kilos. The easies…

Sidemount Diving

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Sidemount Diving

Terminology Sidemount diving Sidemount diving is the, now increasingly formalized, approach towards conducting dives with 2 or more primary cylinders secured at the side of the bod…

Nemesis Wreck

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Nemesis Wreck

NEMESIS The Nemesis was the second of the Wrecks to be sunk in the Protaras and Ayia Napa area. Sitting just off from the Golden coast Hotel and fishing harbour and in front of the…

Cyprus mouflon (Ovis orientalis ophion )

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Cyprus mouflon (Ovis orientalis ophion )

This type of mouflon the "Ovis Orientalis Ophion" is unique to Cyprus and found only within the mountainous state forest of Paphos. It is believed to be descended from wild sheep b…

H.M.S. CRICKET WAR SHIP WRECK

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H.M.S. CRICKET WAR SHIP WRECK

Dive the HMS Cricket Cyprus Shipwrecks Dive Site: “HMS Cricket” Wreck Dive Location: Larnaka Coast Cyprus Depth: 33m Visibility: 10m to 25m Situated off Larnaka, this dive is an op…

 5 Top Cyprus

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5 Top Cyprus

When, years back, I told friends of my plans to emigrate to Cyprus, they would sometimes say, “but Cyprus is such a small island!” “How often do you go to Yorkshire or Cornwall or …

Caretta Caretta turtle

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Caretta Caretta turtle

As caretta caretta hatchlings, the struggling young members of the endangered sea turtle species, start to hit the sea on CYPRUS coasts. An expert has warned locals and tourists no…

Pink Scuba Event

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Pink Scuba Event

From Europa Donna: The effort of awareness and proper information for breast cancer are the two main objectives of EUROPA DONNA Cyprus. The EUROPA DONNA Cyprus is a member of the E…

Εxplore your inner self

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Εxplore your inner self

Basic free-diving safety: Never Dive Alone, Always dive with an apnea and rescue trained buddy. Freediving is in many ways a very safe sport, but without formal training it can be …