When I road tripped Cyprus, the biggest motivation to do so was to visit Edro III Shipwreck. The abandoned ship is located on the west side of the island, only about 10 miles outside of Paphos, but usually a 30-45 minute drive because of traffic and road conditions. The shipwreck looked too cool of an opportunity to miss out; I mean, usually you have to go scuba diving to see shipwrecks, so one just chilling off of the coast of Cyprus was enticing enough for me.
Was it worth the trek? In my opinion, yes, it was one of the coolest things I did in Cyprus, however, there’s a few things to know before heading there.
What is Edro III Shipwreck?
Edro III Shipwreck is, as its name suggests, a shipwreck! It crashed in 2011 while en route from Limassol, Cyprus to Rhodes, Greece. There were 11 people onboard, all of whom survived and were rescued. Now, Edro III Shipwreck simply chills off of the coast of western Cyprus, in a dramatic fashion as it jars out of the water. The ship is huge, and the natural color of the reddish orange sand and rocks that are on the coast manages to perfect compliment the colors of the ship, creating some pretty stunning imagery to both capture mentally and on the lens. If you’re into art, history, and unique aesthetics, I would highly recommend incorporating this into your itinerary.
How to visit Edro III Shipwreck
Now, the twist for visiting Edro III Shipwreck. If you plan to base yourself in Paphos, I imagine you can find a ride via Bolt (the preferred taxi app in Cyprus) to get there. Getting back, however, I’m not sure will be as smooth since it is a little off the beaten path, though taxis will always be willing to take your money. The best way to get there is with a rental car. I drove all the way from Larnaca and managed, despite it being quite the long day. There’s street parking onsite, as the shipwreck is located at the end of a long narrow road.
Is there anything else to do in the area?
Yes and no. I assumed there would be a restaurant or two to sit by the sea and watch the sunset, but such was not the case. Instead, there was an ice cream truck onsite (smart man!) as the only option for food. I got a chocolate ice cream with Nutella and strawberries which I was charged 7 euros for (a crime in Cyprus), but it was worth it to enjoy my sweet treat while looking at the monstrous ship. If you’re looking to dine in the area, Coral Bay Ave is nearby, and is lined with restaurants, cafes, and bars. Street parking is readily available over there, as well.
Bottom Line
Overall, my time at Edro III Shipwreck was one of my favorite things I did in Cyprus. However, because I was staying all the way in Larnaca, it made for an extremely long drive (two hours one-way, four hours roundtrip), so if you plan to do something similarly, I would make the day of it and break up the drive with a few other stops along the way. Or better yet, save yourself the headache and spend the night in nearby Paphos.
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