Shore-dive description with easy access, sandy bottom, rocky outcrops, statues, and nearby operator support.
Cyprus · Larnaca and Cape Greco
De Costa Bay is an easy shore dive in Protaras.
De Costa Bay is an easy shore dive in Protaras.
De Costa Bay is a sheltered shore-entry dive in Protaras with an easy walk-in, a gently sloping sandy bottom, and rocky patches with statues and seagrass. It suits beginner divers and casual freedive or snorkel sessions that value calm water, simple logistics, and reliable wildlife close to shore. Plan on a relaxed beach-based outing rather than a deep, current-driven, or technical dive.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Keep an eye on buoyancy around statues and rocks; the site is shallow but still rewards a controlled entry and close buddy awareness.
Access Restrictions
Shore access only; use the designated walk-in entry and respect the protected area.
Legal Notes
Follow the protected-area guidance and any local site briefing.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Easy shore-entry scuba with a shallow profile, statues, and calm water that suits beginners and refreshers.
Freediving
Very good for freedive practice thanks to the shallow, sheltered profile and easy walk-in entry.
Snorkeling
Very snorkel-friendly, with shallow water, statues, and frequent turtle sightings near shore.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
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Research Sources
Shore-dive description with easy access, sandy bottom, rocky outcrops, statues, and nearby operator support.
Protected shore dive with easy walk-in access, 15m+ visibility, and turtles and other marine life near shore.

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