Makronissos Beach

Makronissos Beach is a shallow, sandy-bottom site located near Ayia Napa on the eastern coast of Cyprus. The area is known for calm conditions with typically clear water and moderate visibility, making it accessible for recreational divers and beginners. The site features a shallow seabed with a mix of sandy patches and small rocky outcrops, suitable for relaxed buoyancy practice and easy snorkeling-to-dive transitions. Expect typical Mediterranean marine life such as wrasses, parrotfish, bream, and small mullet, with more abundant life closer to the rocky sections and near the coastal reef zones. Access is straightforward from Ayia Napa and nearby coastal towns, with beaches offering convenient entry points and shore-based facilities.