Cape Greco & Ayia Napa · Cyprus · Reef
Pernera House Bay
A breakwater-sheltered bay to 8 m for training and night dives
Area photo: Fry72, Karel Frydrýšek · CC BY-SA 4.0
A shallow bay at Pernera behind a protective breakwater, with a sandy beach that is rarely crowded and a maximum depth of 8 m. The easy entry makes it a site for Bubble Maker sessions, Discover Scuba dives and courses, Cuttlefish and squid are often seen, turtles sometimes, and the bay is also used for night dives.
Also known as Magumaerha Bay, House Bay.
Where it is and how deep
35.0289° N, 34.0452° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
Entry is from a sandy beach that is not usually crowded, into a bay protected by a breakwater. The shallows are sand, and the bottom then turns to stone on the way out to the site's maximum depth of 8 m. The easy, shallow entry and the shelter of the breakwater make it a place for Bubble Maker programmes, Discover Scuba dives and training courses.
Trumpetfish, pipefish, squid, cuttlefish, barrel snails, crabs and soldierfish are often seen over the sand and stones, and turtles sometimes pass through the bay. The protected, shallow water also makes it a regular choice for night dives, with the breakwater keeping the bay sheltered for entries and exits from the beach.
Marine life and season
- Octopus & cuttlefish
- Sea turtles
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Fair | Fair |
Season follows Cape Greco & Ayia Napa: Diving is possible year-round; May to October brings the warmest water and greater marine-life abundance.
Sources
- Pernera House Bay — Scubago
- Dive sites: Herbies Diving Paradise — Herbie's Diving Paradise
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