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Snorkelling in Cyprus – Akamas

Mike — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 13:38:01 +0000

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.

Where is it?

The Akamas Peninsula [...]

Snorkelling in Cyprus: Akamas Coast – Manolis

Mike — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:03:08 +0000

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.

Getting there

There are two choices, by car or by boat.

If you're going by car, it'd better [...]

Snorkelling in Cyprus: Akamas Coast – Cape Arnauti

Mike — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:20:08 +0000

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.

Getting there

There are two choices, by car or by boat.

If you're going by car, [...]

Snorkelling in Cyprus: Paphos Lighthouse

Mike — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:56:00 +0000

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.

Getting there

Park up in the car park near Paphos Harbour, walk towards the castle [...]

Cyprus Blue Flag Beaches

Mike — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:56:20 +0000

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.

The Blue Flag is a voluntary eco-label awarded to over 3,650 beaches and marinas in 44 countries across Europe, South [...]

Snorkelling in Cyprus: Akamas Coast – Fontana Amorosa

Mike — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:00:16 +0000

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.

History

Fontana Amorosa, or the fountain of love, is said to bubble with the Goddess Aphrodite's fabled love potion.

Fontana Amorosa is [...]

Snorkelling in Cyprus: Akamas Coast – Blue Lagoon

Mike — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:30:17 +0000

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.

Getting there

There are two choices, by car or by boat.

If you're going by car, it'd better [...]

Snorkelling in Cyprus: Akamas Coast – Amphitheatre

Mike — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:48:05 +0000

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.

Getting there

There are two choices, by car or by boat.

If you're going by car, it'd better be [...]

Snorkelling in Cyprus: Coral Bay

Mike — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:38:44 +0000

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.

Getting there

Follow your way through Coral [...]

Snorkelling in Cyprus: Akamas Coast – the Accelo shipwreck

Mike — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:12:08 +0000

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..

History

The Accelo was a small coaster that hit the [...]