A former British colony, Cyprus became independent in 1960 following years of resistance to British rule. Tensions between the Greek Cypriot majority and Turkish Cypriot minority came to a head in December 1963, when violence broke out in the capital of Nicosia. Despite the deployment of UN peacekeepers in 1964, sporadic intercommunal violence continued forcing most Turkish Cypriots into enclaves throughout the island. In 1974, a Greek Government-sponsored attempt to seize control of Cyprus was met by military intervention from Turkey, which soon controlled more than a third of the island. In 1983, the Turkish-held area declared itself the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC), but it is recognized only by Turkey. The latest two-year round of UN-brokered talks - between the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities to reach an agreement to reunite the divided island - ended when the Greek Cypriots rejected the UN settlement plan in an April 2004 referendum. The entire island entered the EU on 1 May 2004, although the EU acquis - the body of common rights and obligations - applies only to the areas under direct government control, and is suspended in the areas administered by Turkish Cypriots. However, individual Turkish Cypriots able to document their eligibility for Republic of Cyprus citizenship legally enjoy the same rights accorded to other citizens of European Union states. The election of a new Cypriot president in 2008 served as the impetus for the UN to encourage both the Turkish and Cypriot Governments to reopen unification negotiations.
Macariou III #2, Poli Chrysochou PO Box 66050, Polis 8820, Polis 8820, CYPRUS
Polis Diving Centre is run and owned by 2 British divers. We offer a great diving experience, we know what divers want and aim to provide great diving with great customer service.
Nissi Beach, PO Box 30382 c/o Nissi Beach Hotel Agia, Agia (Ayia) Napa, CYPRUS
(Dive Resort, Dive Center, Dive Training Agency, Dive Equiptment Wholesaler, Photography and Video)
Lucky Divers begun operations in 1982 and is the first PADI center in Cyprus. Our center is managed by Louis Sklavos a PADI Course Director ( CD 25231 ) since 1988. Lucky Divers is the only PADI GOLD PALM - CDC center in the area.
We are committed to excelence!.
The only dedicated Technical Diving centre in Cyprus, and the only IANTD facility, we have Oxygen, Helium, Sofnolime, Gas Booster, RB cylinders, Twinsets & Stages, and are the agent for Megalodon rebreathers. Compliant with ISO24803, we're open all year-round, and also offer BSAC technical courses.
Aristo Complex 1, Shop 8,
Laxion Street 20, Coral Bay 8575, Paphos, CYPRUS
(Dive Club, Dive Resort, Charter Boat, Dive Center, Photography and Video)
Coral Bay Divers, the first PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre in Coral Bay, Paphos. Small but pristine dive centre, small groups with knowledable, friendly and professional dive guides. Fantastic shore and boat dives, Diving for children, Snorkelling trips and daytrips for the whole family.
(Dive Club, Dive Resort, Dive Center, Dive Training Agency, Diver Apparel)
Established in Protaras for over 10 years, Scandidive offers PADI, BSAC and ITDA courses, Nitrox, kit hire, guided shore dives, and daily Zenobia diving. We can arrange local accommodation and airport transfers, and provide hosting for you club or branch trips.DSAT, TEC/REC twinset try dives.
(Dive Club, Dive Resort, Dive Center, Dive Travel Agent, Photography and Video)
Easy Divers is the only dive center in Protaras to have been awarded the prestigious PADI IDC rating. Our Scuba Instructors Language, Teach Courses in English, French, German and Greek.
(Dive Center, Dive Training Agency, Photography and Video)
We are an established PADI dive centre based in Protaras, offering all PADI courses from a discover scuba dive through to divemaster. Our dive centre is ultra modern with the latest dive equipment both for hire and purchase. Quality accommodation is also available at very reasonable prices.