Kyrenia (Girne) · Cyprus · Reef
Zephyros
A stepped reef that drops in levels off Sunset Beach
Zephyros is a reef dive close to Sunset Beach on the Kyrenia coast, and its name also covers the wider series of reefs to the north and west of the town. Divers go for a reef system built on several levels, with a drop that takes the dive from 18 m down to 28 m.
Also known as Zeyphros.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Kyrenia (Girne) and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The reef is made up of several different levels. Its main feature is a challenging drop that runs from about 18 m down to 28 m, part of the wider series of reefs that carries the Zephyros name to the north and west of Kyrenia.
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 | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Good |
Season follows Kyrenia (Girne): Diving runs all year, but the main season runs April to the New Year; July to September have the warmest water.
Dive videos
Dive site "Zephyros" 32m. / Northern Cyprus / · azat2308 on YouTube
Scubacyprus (Zephyros) · jeffrey benschop on YouTube
Sources
- Northern Cyprus underwater — X-Ray Mag
- Diving Sites — Scuba Cyprus
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