Boat dives list of scuba diving sites in malta, gozo. Although an incredibly sad loss, this natural event was just one of an infinite number which have sculpted the coastline of the maltese islands. Around 32 different dive sites can be reached by minibus 4wd or by boat. Malta, gozo and comino are well known as having some of the best diving locations in the mediterranean sea.
Diving around gozo, comino, malta, on offshore reefs, or underneath high cliffs is done from either a hard or a semirigid boat. The third edition of this wonderful guide will certainly put malta on your mustdive list, if it. I have dived in many parts of the world but have always been magnetically drawn back to the gem in the centre of the mediterranean. The calmness and clarity of the sea makes for excellent visibility whilst the risk of encountering dangerous fish is extremely low, creating the. Gozo is only a 30minute ferry ride from cirkewwa in the north of malta and is home to only around 30,000 gozitans even though it is a third of maltas size. This is due to mother nature playing her part, creating two violent storms during this winter, with huge seas around the maltese islands which were responsible for these changes. The club has years of experience in this field and runs unique courses using the latest equipment to make their clients diving adventures truly unforgettable. Before scuttling the wreck was made safe both for environment and for divers. A few dives ought to be done from the shore, such as night dives, beginner dives, and other dives whose main fascination actually emerges when one starts from the shore. Scuba diving malta, gozo, comino paperback january 31, 2008 by peter george lemon author 4. Accompanied diving atlantis gozo diving in malta and.
Sited just in the middle of the mediterranean sea, 90 km south of sicily, it has many reasons to be one of the best diving destinations in europe. The maltese islands clear blue mediterranean sea is ideal for scuba diving. Also, in your experience, would october or feb be a better time to visit. Includes the best dive sites and practical tips to plan your diving holiday. There are many reasons who will make you think twice about your next diving trip and. Situated to the most north point of malta, just next to the jetty of the ferry that takes you to gozo is the perfect place to start your diving. The third edition of this wonderful guide will certainly put malta on your mustdive list, if it wasnt already. Scuba diving malta, gozo, comino lemon, peter george on.
Weather and sea conditions are the best points but not only these. Gozo and malta have some of the most accessible and best dive sites in europe. Diving around the maltese islands is a real joy and there several caves, wrecks, walls and reefs to explore. Dive sites are generally accessed from shore and warm summer water temperatures, visibility in excess of 30m and a huge variety of sites from arches, cracks, caverns and wrecks means each day will be another great dive adventure. It is the smallest inhabited island of the maltese archipelago and the most pristine one, attracting all those who love swimming. The closest airport is malta international, from there you got to get to cirkewwa 28 km and then by ferry to camino island. Diving in malta, gozo and comino is rated as the top european destination by the readers of one of the leading diving magazines. Divers can explore breathtaking caves, tunnels, wrecks, reefs and bays.
This publication covers dive sites around the maltese islands based on the authors experience of over 2000 dives in the waters of the maltese islands over a period of thirty years. There are dozens and dozens of diving centres around malta, so you will have plenty of choice. The extra divers centre offers at least two dives a day and there are also night dives on offer several times a week, as well as boat trips and fullday excursions to selected sites off comino, malta and gozo. The capital, valletta, was awarded unesco world heritage status in 1980. Although an incredibly sad loss, this natural event was just one of an infinite number which have sculpted the coastline of the maltese islands over the millennia, as divers can see better than most. Malta is a popular tourist destination with great prehistoric temples, fossilstudded cliffs, breathtakingly beautiful coves and great diving opportunities. Dann schau doch mal, was du beim tauchen in malta alles verpasst. It offers a very comfortable diving entrance and facilities and two beautiful and very. All three islands offer some unique diving experiences with an abundance of reefs, caves and wrecks that make diving here some of the most interesting in the mediterranean. Regarding malta and gozo, is there a significant difference in the diving on the north or south of the island. Top 10 dive sites in malta, gozo and comino explore the beautiful sea and marine life around the maltese islands. P29, a kondor class former minesweeper and patrol boat, was purposefully scuttled on 14th august 2007 as new divers attraction and artificial reef to encourage fish population to grow.
Throughout the conflict, it was the only allied base between gibraltar and alexandria in egypt, and it became a military and naval fortress. It is a comprehensive full colour 224 page guide, with illustrated dive sites each with an aerial photograph, a local map and accompanying text, also boat dives are featured. Gozo s landscape is also distinct with greener flattopped hills and winding valleys. P31 was a former patrol boat for the maritime squadron of the armed forces of malta. Comino diveshack is the comino base of diveshack malta a renowned padi 5 star idc and national geographic dive centre. With dive sites just a stones throw away from each other, you will be able to explore a variety of underwater worlds. Maltas diving is suitable for beginners, advanced and technical divers. We guarantee that your positive diving experience will remain imprinted in your memory forever. Whatever your diving requirements, elite diving malta can help you achieve your perfect dive experiences. In fact, malta is also a great place to learn how to dive certification included or to go for taster dives and beginner courses like this one. Scuba diving malta, gozo, comino malta online bookshop. For the marinelife enthusiast, youre likely to spot a wide range of sea creatures. Highly rated worldwide scuba diving in malta is highly rated by divers worldwide and a prime destination for diving holidays. The club has years of experience in this field and runs unique courses using the latest equipment to.
Peter lemon, the author ofa scuba diving malta, gozo, comino loved malta so much he decided to make it his second home, and his love of the region shows in this fantastic guide. Hi, theres no real significance in quality between the north and south although there are seemingly more common dive sites in the north with good easy access to even more sites in gozo and comino. Discover the warmth, culture and tranquillity of its temperate climate, unesco world heritage and car free island of comino. This is no surprise considering the numerous shore dive sites and boat dives in malta and gozo that offer a challenge at different skill levels. Dont forget to visit these top 10 dive sites during your holiday in malta and experience the mediterranean marine life. Its caves, reefs and wrecks are reached from either the shore or by. Maltaqua offers a complete range of introductory scuba diving lessons, padi, bsac or tdi courses as well as daily diving excursions around the three islands of malta, gozo and comino. As many as 500,000 dives take place here each year. I have dived in many parts of the world but have always. Original site maps, photographs and all the details you need. I think will will arrange our own flights from london we live in poole and arrange our accommodation ourself. Diving in malta scuba diving malta padi courses malta. Accompanied diving atlantis gozo diving in malta and gozo.
Book a scuba diving package in malta, gozo and comino. Comino an uninhabited island situated between malta and gozo, offers some of the most fascinating network of caves on the archipelago, while cave dives like ghar lapsi in the south provide divers with a magical experience of deep blue luminescent seas. I found little specific information about snorkeling in gozo and malta on the internet, so i thought i would add my experiences to the small sample that is currently available. Add to this profusion of marine life and you can understand why diving here is consistently voted amongst the best in europe. About scuba diving in malta malta is an archipelago in the central mediterranean, located south of the italian island of sicily across the malta channel. Comino dive sites holidays activities excursions in. Its a small diving centre with a very friendly atmosphere and you immediately feel at ease. Cirkewwa is probably the most famous diving spot, its where you go at least once in your diving holiday. Maltas warm water, reefs, caves and wreck diving are suited to all levels. Diving in gozo is backdropped by spectacular underwater scenery and makes a fantastic place with more than 50 sites, there really is something for everyone below the water dive magazine.
Gozo is only a 30minute ferry ride from cirkewwa in the north of malta and is home to only around 30,000 gozitans even though it is a third of malta s size. Together with our team of highly qualified padi instructors we pride ourselves in giving you our full personal attention to ensure that your scuba diving. She was deliberately scuttled in 2009 as diving attraction and artificial reef. Malta s warm water, reefs, caves and wreck diving are suited to all levels. Scuba diving in malta is highly rated by divers worldwide and a prime destination for diving holidays. Dive sites are generally accessed from shore and warm summer water temperatures, visibility in excess of 30m and a huge variety of sites from arches, cracks, caverns and wrecks. A climate that allows for diving all year round, clear blue mediterranean sea, fully qualified dive centres and a plethora of underwater attractions, make the maltese islands a topnotch diving resort. This means that it has been able to retain its more rural atmosphere. The tiny island of comino is situated right in the middle of the channel that separates mainland malta from the island of gozo. You will return to the boat at the mgarr harbour after the 3 hours on gozo and continue the cruise back to malta through the south channel of comino cruising by. Dive sites of malta, gozo and comino anchor diving malta. With over 80 dive sites throughout malta its relatively easy to see why diving in malta is so popular as a diving and snorkeling destination in the mediterranean. Clean seas, warm water, scenic seascapes and a varied marine wildlife plus a good infrastructure of dive schools.
You will be diving in clear warm waters offering a visibility of 40m at its best, a variety of great dive sites with easy access, a sea temperature as high as 27 oc in summer together with an interesting array of marine life. All of our diving equipment, compressors, vehicles and boats are modern, wellmaintained and reliable. This diving guide is supported and used by the dive centres in malta, gozo and comino, the professional diving schools association and the malta tourism authority. Gozos landscape is also distinct with greener flattopped hills and winding valleys. Diving in malta guide to diving in malta discovering malta. This is a statement in which you are informed of the risks of skin and scuba diving andor using diving equipment and breathing gases independently of the dive centre. Only the islands of malta, gozo and comino are populated, and all three provide shore and boat diving as well as a wealth of architectural history dating back 5000 years. Patrol boat p31 pasewalk is the only wreck around comino island and a popular boat dive site. Malta s diving is suitable for beginners, advanced and technical divers.
Corsair diving malta is a small family run padi 5 idc dive centre and dive school located in the heart of bugibba. Elite diving malta are the providers of exclusive, individually tailored diving excursions and dive courses for the maltese islands. The maltese diving knowledge of our qualified instructors and guides is unrivalled. Snorkeling in gozo, malta and comino malta forum tripadvisor. Gives divers a good taste of the diving in malta in terms of underwater habitat. An in depth guide to diving in malta, gozo and comino. Crystal lagoon and entering into the caves and passing by st. We are a gozo diving centre certified by padi and fully licenced by the malta tourism authority. The comino dive centre part of diveshack, a padi 5 star idc centre on malta welcomes you to this enchanting island. Access from shore suitable for all levels of diving accessable for special needs divers. Malta reisefuhrer malta gozo, comino reisefuhrer aus dem.
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