MuseumsAyia Napa & ProtarasVerified by editors: 2026-10-15

MUSAN Underwater Sculpture Forest

World-renowned underwater forest installation by Jason deCaires Taylor at 8–10m depth off Pernera Beach.

An ethereal subaquatic sculpture park created by environmental artist Jason deCaires Taylor. 93 poetic sculptures depicting trees, children, and whimsical characters stand on the seabed 200 meters from shore.

Crafted from pH-neutral marine-grade materials, the installation doubles as an artificial reef fostering marine biodiversity.

Tips before you go

  • Free to snorkel independently from Pernera Beach, but scuba diving yields the best proximity at 8-10m.
  • Do not touch or climb the statues as fragile marine growth has begun taking root.
  • An underwater camera or GoPro produces stunningly otherworldly captures.

How to get there

Pernera Beach in western Ayia Napa. Accessible on foot from Nissi Avenue.

34.9867, 33.9856Open in Google Maps

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