Earn your PADI Open Water certification on the clear shores of Latchi and explore the Akamas coastline across four open-water dives. This three-day course combines confined-water skills with boat and shore dives, ideal for first-time divers.
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The morning light on Latchi Harbour slices across glassy water; colours sharpen as instructors stack tanks and check regulators. You step onto a small training boat, the coastline of Akamas drawing closer—rocky headlands and scrubbed limestone that have been sculpted by wind and Mediterranean swell. Underwater, the sea reaches clarity few places can match: seagrass meadows, rock gutters and overhangs where fish cruise like commuters through an underwater city.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 days (approx. 6 hours/day)
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness and comfort in the water; basic swimming ability required.
Wildlife
History
The Akamas coast has long been a maritime edge for Cyprus — historic fishing coves and coastal footpaths once linked small villages to seasonal harvests.
Conservation
Operators encourage reef-friendly practices: use biodegradable sunscreen, avoid touching marine life, and maintain buoyancy to prevent contact with seabed habitats.
Reserve your spot on the Achieve your PADI OPEN WATER DIVER certification. today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Study the e‑manual before arrival
Completing the theory ahead of time shortens classroom time and lets you focus on practical skills with your instructor.
Bring a well-fitting mask
A personal mask reduces fogging and improves comfort during skills and open-water dives.
Watch weather updates
Boat dives are weather dependent—expect schedule adjustments if wind or swell increases.
Hydrate and rest between days
Diving is physically demanding; avoid strenuous activity and fly only after recommended surface interval post-certification.
Mask (personal)
A familiar mask improves fit and reduces fog during lessons and dives.
Shorty or 5mm wetsuit
Spring waters can be cool; a 3–5mm suit keeps you comfortable during repeated dives.
spring
Dive logbook
Used to record your training dives and certification details.
Waterproof sunscreen or rashguard
Protects skin during surface intervals and on the boat without harming marine life.
summer