The Edro III wreck in Cyprus. Unusual tourist attraction and background of wedding sessions

• The Edro III sank in 2011 and today it has become a tourist attraction
• The Edro 3 wreck is located a few meters from the shore, about 15 km from Paphos
• The wreck itself cannot be accessed for safety reasons
• Entrance to the beach and parking are free
• Banana plantations near the Edro III wreck

The shipwreck of the Edro III is located on the west coast of Cyprus, near the town of Pegeia (Peja). It sank on December 7, 2011 and quickly became a popular tourist attraction. Its history and extremely picturesque surroundings attract tourists and photographers. This fairytale setting is a dream backdrop to the sunset, but even for the wedding sessions that often take place here.

Location, parking, map and access to the Edro III wreck

The GPS coordinates of the Edro III wreck are: 34°52′22.98″N 32°20′21.50″E

The Edro III wreck is located on the rocky shore of the west coast of Cyprus. Near Pegeia (Peja). It is about 15 km north of the popular city of Paphos and about 200 meters from the famous sea caves. Free parking is available on site, and the ship itself stands only a few meters from the shore, creating a very picturesque picture.

The easiest way to get here is by car. The easiest way to navigate is to insert the coordinates and then it will easily lead you to your destination, the cars in the rental companies have Android Auto and the version for Apple - Apple CarPlay. From Paphos, take the E701 road, then turn left from Sea Caves Ave, towards Oniro restaurant, where free parking near the wreck is waiting.

There are also organized trips from Paphos, which you can take advantage of. Quad or jeep tours are popular. It is also possible to get there by public transport, but this requires a longer walk. The bus line 615 takes you to Coral Bay. Approximately 40 minutes should be reached from here.

Visibility and photography of the wreck. Experiences to see in Cyprus

The Edro III wreck is very well visible from the shore. You can see it from almost any side and up close. Shooting the wreck from the shore is completely legal. The place is ideal for sunset and is even eagerly used for wedding sessions, because the scenery is fabulously beautiful. However, it is forbidden to enter the wreckage itself, for safety reasons. The wreck is not vertical, it is inclined at an angle of 11-12 degrees.

Shipwreck history

On December 7, 2011, the freighter Edro III sailed under the flag of Sierra Leone and transported plasterboard from the port of Limassol in Cyprus to the Greek island of Rhodes. During the voyage, the weather deteriorated sharply and a strong storm pushed the unit off course. Eventually, the ship struck the rocks about 10 nautical miles from Paphos. The damaged Edro III drifted towards the shore and ran aground near Coral Bay.

Rescue Action

There were nine crew members on board. Fortunately, everyone was safely evacuated. After the storm, fuel was pumped out of the ship and the cargo was transferred to another unit. Initially, it was planned to remove the wreckage, but this idea was abandoned. Firstly, due to the proximity of protected marine turtle habitats, and secondly, due to great technical difficulties, the wreck was tilted at an angle of 11-12 degrees. Today it is a very interesting tourist attraction.

Curiosities about the Edro III wreck

• The ship was built in a Norwegian shipyard in 1966
• The wreck is magnificent, about 83 meters long
• Edro III is located about 200 meters from the sea caves, there is a fantastic Sea Caves Restaurant with a wonderful sea view nearby, you can read more about it here: https://www.polskieszlaki.pl/kuchnia-cypryjska/
• The wreck is the background for photo sessions
• In the same area there is another shipwreck of MV Demetrios II, but this one is located much further from the shore, about 500 m. It can be seen well when visiting the Royal Tombs in Paphos

Other things to do in Cyprus

• Paphos - a tourist city with a promenade, ancient ruins and ancient tombs
• Aphrodite Baths and AphroditeNature Trail - interesting attractions of the Akamas Peninsula and another fantastic place for trekking, very scenic
• Cape Greco - a wild and scenic cape on the south-east coast of Cyprus
• Ayia Napa with the Rock Bridge of Love, a popular attraction in Cyprus
• Aphrodite's Rock- the most beautiful corner of Cyprus, where the goddess of love was born
• Troodos Mountains - a mountain range with the highest peak of Cyprus, Olimbos, also known as Olympus
• Avakas Gorge and Lara Beach - an incredibly beautiful limestone canyon with an interesting trekking trail and a beach where large turtles lay their eggs

Accommodation in Cyprus

When we were in Cyprus, we slept in Paphos, at the Nereus Hotel. It looks very nice, it is large and very decent for its reasonable price. It provides a tasty breakfast. The room includes everything you need, a bed, a wardrobe, a desk, a chair and armchair, as well as a kettle with a set of coffees and teas. And, of course, a private bathroom. There is also air conditioning. We ordered the hotel in advance by booking, it cost about PLN 250 per night per room. We had to pay only a few days before leaving for Cyprus.

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What's worth seeing in the area?

If you have already visited this attraction, it is also worth visiting several other interesting ones places nearby. Within a radius of 100 kilometers you will find many interesting places places that can diversify your stay in this part of Poland.

• Cypriot cuisine, distance: 1.6  km
• Avakas Gorge in Cyprus, distance: 5.3  km
• Paphos Cyprus, distance: 14.6  km
• Cyprus, distance: 14.6  km
• Aphrodite Baths and Aphrodite Trail in Cyprus, distance: 20.4  km
• Aphrodite's Rock in Cyprus, distance: 35.1  km
• Troodos Mountains Cyprus, distance: 48.5  km