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Melanda

Pissouri shore dive with reef patches and gullies

Scuba DivingShoreBeginner
Reef
Shallow rock-face shore dive in Pissouri with white sand, reef sections, and sheltered training conditions.

About Melanda

Melanda is a shallow shore dive in Pissouri with easy access, white sand, reef patches, and swim-throughs. It is a friendly Cyprus training site for divers who want a calm, scenic entry with enough terrain to stay interesting.

Research Estimate At Melanda

Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.

VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessEasy entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm

Where Is Melanda?

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Melanda Planning Details

Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.

Reported Depth

4m - 12m

Depth Note

The site starts shallow and stays in the roughly 4m to 12m range across the main reef sections.

Best Season

Year-round; calm days are best.

Typical Conditions

Shallow shore dive with white sand, reef patches, swim-throughs, gullies, and a calm training-friendly profile.

Safety & Access At Melanda

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Key Hazards

Sharp coral

Safety Notes

Keep buoyancy tight around the rock face and swim-throughs. The shallow slope is easy, but coral contact is still the main thing to avoid.

Access Restrictions

Shore access from the Pissouri area; use a local guide if you want to explore the second reef.

Legal Notes

Follow local dive-centre guidance and standard reef-protection rules.

Local Intel For Melanda

Community notes to help plan your visit.

Scuba

A strong beginner dive that still gives certified divers a pleasant shallow reef session.

Freedive

Possible in very calm conditions, but the site is primarily set up for scuba and training dives.

Snorkel

Good for relaxed snorkeling on calm days over the shallow sections.

Melanda Dive Conditions Planner

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Exposure Profile at Melanda

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Wildlife at Melanda

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Dive Spot Log Averages At Melanda

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Melanda Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

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Melanda Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

pissouri.com · Operator

Local Pissouri dive-centre page for the operator network around the site.

www.cyprusalive.com · Community

Community directory page describing Melanda as a shallow beginner site with swim-throughs, cave features, and gullies.

www.visitcyprus.com · Official Tourism

Official Cyprus tourism diving page covering the island-wide diving context, visibility, and marine life.

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