Akamas Peninsula & Latchi · Cyprus · Reef
Copo Island
Swim-throughs where the current pushes divers like a washing machine
An island off the Akamas Peninsula with two separate dives around it and a good chance of turtles. Its swim-throughs are the draw for experienced divers: the current funnels through them hard enough to push divers along like a washing machine.
Also known as Copo.
Where 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
Two dives can be made around the island, both to a maximum of 18 m. The challenging part is a set of swim-throughs where the current takes over and pushes divers through like a washing machine, and there is a good chance of turtles on the way round.
Marine life and season
- Sea turtles
| 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.
Know before you go
- The current runs hard through the swim-throughs and pushes divers through them like a washing machine.
Sources
- Dive Sites, Akamas Peninsula with Latchi Dive Centre — Latchi Dive Centre
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