Akamas Peninsula & Latchi · Cyprus · Reef
Black Rocks
Canyons and gullies cut through dark volcanic rock
Black Rocks takes its name from the volcanic black rock that fills its underwater landscape on the Akamas coast. The site is a maze of canyons and gullies that snake down to no more than 15 m, with many fish species living among the dark boulders.
0Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Akamas Peninsula & Latchi and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
Canyons and gullies snake downhill through the rock to a maximum of 15 m. The volcanic boulders along their sides have become home to many interesting fish species.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Good |
Season follows Akamas Peninsula & Latchi: July to September brings the warmest sea; January to April is the coolest stretch, near 17 °C.
Sources
- Dive Sites, Akamas Peninsula with Latchi Dive Centre — Latchi Dive Centre
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