Byblos, Amchit & Batroun · Lebanon · Reef
Pyramids
Pyramid-shaped structures, one under Dendronephthya soft coral
The Pyramids is a deep site off the sandy beach of Jbeil, the Arabic name for Byblos. Its seabed is set with several pyramid-like structures, and one of them carries a growth of Dendronephthya, a soft coral that is only starting to settle in Mediterranean waters. It is an advanced dive.
Where it is and how deep
34.1274° N, 35.6376° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The dive is spent on the bottom at an average depth of 38 m, moving from one pyramid-like structure to the next across the seabed. One of the pyramids is covered in Dendronephthya, a soft coral that is starting to inhabit the Mediterranean, and it is the most remarkable marine life on the site.
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 | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime |
Season follows Byblos, Amchit & Batroun: Visibility peaks from September to December as the sea settles; January to March bring the most weather cancellations.
Questions divers ask
What certification does the Pyramids dive off Byblos need?+
The Pyramids is an advanced site with an average depth of 38 m, so it calls for advanced and deep training rather than an entry-level card.
Sources
- Pyramids - ScubaGo — ScubaGo
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