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Snorkelling in Cyprus – Akamas

On 3 September 2011 By

Our firm favourite for snorkelling in the west of Cyprus is the north coast of the Akamas Peninsula stretching from Latsi (Latchi) in the east to Cape Arnauti in the west.  Sheltered from the winds, the waters are the clearest and warmest we’ve found.

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The north coast of the Akamas Peninsula nature reserve has some great diving and snorkelling.  Probably the quietest of the various bays is Manolis.  Here's what we found when we snorkelled there.

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The north coast of the Akamas Peninsula nature reserve has some great diving and snorkelling.  The north west tip of the Akamas Peninsula is Cape Arnauti.  Here's what we found when we snorkelled there.

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The west coast of Paphos tends to be rocky with waves – and that’s exactly what we found at Paphos Lighthouse.  Snorkelling there isn’t for the faint hearted – read on to find out why.

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Cyprus Blue Flag Beaches

On 21 August 2011 By

Forty-nine beaches in Cyprus were awarded the Blue Flag meaning they meet environmental management criteria covering sewage treatment, coastal planning and protection, bathing water quality, safety and services and environmental education.

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The north coast of the Akamas peninsula coastline is a snorkeller’s paradise.  Fontana Amorosa is a popular, large bay with a history.  Here's what we found.

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The north coast of the Akamas peninsula coastline is a snorkeller’s paradise.  The Blue Lagoon is a popular, large bay with an island in the middle.  Here's what we found.

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The north coast of the Akamas peninsula coastline is a snorkeller’s paradise.  Amphitheatre is a bay between the Baths of Aphrodite and the Blue Lagoon.  Here's what we found.

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Coral Bay is a holiday makers paradise.  The beach is packed end-to-end with sun loungers, which means the bay itself just isn’t snorkelling territory.   Get a little way up the coast though, and the story gets much better.  Here's what we found.

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The north coast of the Akamas Peninsula nature reserve has some great diving and snorkelling.  A favourite is the shipwreck of the Accelo in just a couple of metres of water near Fontana Amorosa.  Here's what we found.. 

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