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. Cirkewwa is probably the most famous diving spot, its where you go at least once in your diving holiday. Diving in malta scuba diving malta padi courses malta. It is written with the accounts of the authors experiences in scuba diving, local. 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. It is a 10 metre wide natural hole overlooking the previously popular azur window.
Pdsa diving malta brochure scuba diving malta scribd. Open all year round, 7 days a week, were here to welcome you in malta and assist in all your scuba diving requirements. Dwejra point dwejra, limits of san lawrenz, gozo dwejra is one of the most spectacular dive sites in malta, with deep water 60 metres and many caves and arches. 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. Pdsa diving malta brochure free download as pdf file. The maltese islands clear blue mediterranean sea is ideal for scuba diving. Diving in malta guide to diving in malta discovering malta.
Highly rated worldwide scuba diving in malta is highly rated by divers worldwide and a prime destination for diving holidays. We are maltese with local expertise and can arrange a bespoke package just for you. Malta blue diving diving in malta has never been more fun. 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. We guarantee you a positive diving experience that will remain imprinted in your memory forever. 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. Diving in malta padi travel padi travel scuba diving. The coast around the islands is easily accessible by car making shore diving around malta and gozo easy and safe. We are a gozo diving centre certified by padi and fully licenced by the malta tourism authority. Dive sites in malta, gozo, comino scuba diving sites. The more of you there are the less it costs per person when doing the try dive together.
Scuba diving malta gozo comino the ultimate guide to diving the. Break away from the common tourist destinations and explore the underwater world for the very first time with our padi discover scuba diving experience. Recreational and technical dive center diving in malta. In most parts of the world with an open water certification you can also rent equipment from a dive centre and dive independently but always together with a. Diving in malta enjoy holidays diving in our diving. We also offer to do a hd video of your experience for an extra 20 per person, or for groups of 4 or more it is free. P31 was a former patrol boat for the armed forces of malta. Gozos landscape is also distinct with greener flattopped hills and winding valleys. Malta s diving is suitable for beginners, advanced and technical divers. Get a generous discount on the dive price if you choose to bring your own gear. May 25, 2015 a couple of diving sites in malta and gozo with caves and wrecks this was a divingtrip with our group duikclub urk.
The comino dive centre part of diveshack, a padi 5 star idc centre on malta welcomes you to this enchanting island. Book your 6 dive package and lets us be your trusted guides around malta s best dive sites. Malta, gozo and comino are well known as having some of the best diving locations in the mediterranean sea. The third edition of this wonderful guide will certainly put malta on your mustdive list, if it wasnt already. We started diving with gail and patrick more than 20 years ago and this year, the second generation of the family passed the open water course in the same place. Clean seas, warm water, scenic seascapes and a varied marine wildlife plus a good infrastructure of dive schools all contribute towards this successful tourism niche. Its not surprising that the republic of malta s climate was selected by international living as the best in the world. As many as 500,000 dives take place here each year. Malta s warm water, reefs, caves and wreck diving are suited to all levels. 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. All of our diving equipment, compressors, vehicles.
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. Malta blue diving is the perfect choice to complete your padi scuba diving course, youll learn in a fun friendly environment, our classes are no more than 4 students to a instructor allowing you to receive high quality training, without feeling rushed. Diving holidays in malta and gozo regaldive the diving. The capital, valletta, was awarded unesco world heritage status in 1980. The closest airport is malta international, from there you got to get to cirkewwa 28 km and then by ferry to camino island. Hello all, i am wondering if there are any places in malta that a suitable for cliff diving and also general bathing. It offers a very comfortable diving entrance and facilities and two beautiful and very. Welcome to malta and to neptunes diving centre, the family run, friendliest dive. For the marinelife enthusiast, youre likely to spot a wide range of sea creatures. We are especially well known for our wreck diving with sites ranging from 12m such as the famous hms maori to the deeper sites such as le polynesian with depths ranging from 53 to 70m for the suitably qualified. Gozo and malta was voted the 2nd best diving destination in the world by diver magazine readers in 2016 making it the top place to dive in europe.
On malta, gozo, and comino we are spoilt for choice. 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. The boat can also be chartered by groups for diving, research or simply for cruising, swimming and sightseeing. Located between the islands of malta and gozo, smaller comino island is home to the blue lagoon and is popular with windsurfers and hikers. Scuba diving in gozo has been voted the 2nd best diving destination in the world in 2016 by diver magazine. Atlantis gozo diving in malta and gozo with the top scuba. Gozo has one of the most incredible underwater environments and we want to share this with you whilst making sure that this magical place is preserved in the way nature intended so we can continue to enjoy it for generations to come. Scuba kings gozo padi diving centre 46a triq ilport, marsalforn seafront, gozo, mfn 1012 malta rated 4. Its caves, reefs and wrecks are reached from either the shore or by. With clear waters and rocky scenery the islands are very good for diving. Diving around gozo, comino, malta, on offshore reefs, or underneath high cliffs is done from either a hard or a semirigid boat. The rocky topography of the maltese islands malta, gozo and uninhabited comino results in a rapidly shelving sea bed giving many opportunities for shore diving. Discover the warmth, culture and tranquillity of its temperate climate, unesco world heritage and car free island of comino. 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.
With easy access to some of the best spots for scuba diving in malta, bezz diving malta situated in mellieha bay is one of malta s freshest dive centers. Malta quickly became a special destination for travelers from all around the world and especially divers. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The reasons for this are simple, we have crystal clear water with 30 metre visibility, water temperatures up to 28c during the summer and some absolutely stunning underwater topography that will. Jun 06, 2017 the maltese islands clear blue mediterranean sea is ideal for scuba diving.
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. We offer you the best diving services and also great knowledge about the wrecks in malta. All diving courses can begin everyday 7 days a week. Shore dives range in depth from wrecks as shallow as 14m to tec dives up to 60m and more. It is written with the accounts of the authors experiences in scuba diving, local knowledge and information aimed at both the experienced independent diver as a guide, also to those who require accompanied diving or for the beginner as a souvenir. See our guide to the best dive sites and where to stay. Scuba diving malta, gozo, comino lemon, peter george on. Jano is a very friendly guy who introduced us to the scuba diving. 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. Divemania our purposebuilt dive boat, ensures a safe, fast and comfortable ride to access dive sites around gozo and to the islands of comino and malta practically every day throughout the main diving season. There is a well equipped shop and a lot of different diving activities including tec. Best beginners scuba diving malta forum tripadvisor.
Diving in malta, gozo and comino is rated as the top european destination by the readers of one of the leading diving magazines. Cirkewwa is the port on the northwest tip of malta from where boat transfers depart to 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. Blue hole gozo probably one of the best diving spots on the island.
Malta is a popular tourist destination with great prehistoric temples, fossilstudded cliffs, breathtakingly beautiful coves and great diving opportunities. Malta s best located diving centre is situated at cirkewwa, malta s premier dive site. While swimming down the crystal blue waters, you will reach a large arch which is around 9 metres high santa maria caves comino. Choose from luxury, boutique and all inclusive hotels to budget apartments ideal for group and dive clubs. 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. Boat dives list of scuba diving sites in malta, gozo. The island is a mix of the mediterranean and, despite its small size, has a wealth of culture and history. Mellieha bay hotel has in its grounds a water sports centre that is independent to the hotel and is open to non hotel guests aquaventure limited, the waters edge, mellieha bay hotel, mellieha mlh 9065. Scuba diving malta a destination for wreck dive holidays. This publication covers dive sites around the maltese islands based on the authors experience. Book a scuba diving package in malta, gozo and comino. Malta gozo and comino scuba diving holidays with sportif dive.
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. We spent a great day scuba diving in malta with watercolours dive centre. Padi open water diver the course covers every diving related topic and will train you to become a self sufficient diver capable of planning safely, together with a buddy, your own dives. Malta boasts some of the best diving in the mediterranean with a range of shore and boat diving sites, and a wellestablished infrastructure offering a variety of activities for non diving partners. All three islands offer some unique diving experiences with an abundance of reefs, caves and wrecks that make diving. Gozo and malta have some of the most accessible and best dive sites in europe. Dive sites of malta, gozo and comino anchor diving malta. Diving with diveshack malta padi dive centre malta. You can dive to a maximum depth of around 25m from the surface. The centre is located within the paradise bay hotel resort with easy access to malta, gozo, comino and cominotto dive sites and we have regular departures by. No doubt, gozo aqua sports is the place to be if you want to spend a great diving holiday on gozo.
We offer padi and ssi courses, together with daily diving trips for certified divers. Together with its neighboring islands of gozo and comino, malta offers divers a diverse palette of possibilities. Book to go scuba diving on malta and gozo with scuba kings dive centre, showing you the best diving holidays, dive sites, boat dives. Diving in malta one of the best places to scuba dive in. I think will will arrange our own flights from london we live in poole and arrange our accommodation ourself. This means that it has been able to retain its more rural atmosphere. Scuba diving in malta is among the top destinations in the world. 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.
We offer accompanied diving 365 days a year to all the best sites around malta, gozo and comino both from shore and boat. 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. Regarding malta and gozo, is there a significant difference in the diving on the north or south of the island. Scuba diving malta, gozo, comino malta online bookshop. Affiliations with padi, bsac, vdst, cmas, ssi, isda and tdi. The calmness and clarity of the sea makes for excellent visibility whilst the risk of encountering dangerous fish is extremely low. Review about diving in malta best dive sites and shops. All of our diving equipment, compressors, vehicles and boats are modern, wellmaintained and reliable. Here at aquatica dive centre we organise dive package all round the malta, gozo and comino. 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. Hd diving malta, gozo and comino 2015 wrecks caves youtube. 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.
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. 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. Diveshack, padi 5 star idc dive centre and tecrec facility welcome you to our enchanting island. Join our trips to the blue hole or santa maria caves. Diving in malta offers some of the best opportunities in europe. Malta, gozo and comino scubatech diving centre, malta, was established in 1990 to provide quality dive services with a strong emphasis on safety, education and, of course, enjoyment.
We have years of experience in organising large group diving trips with discounted prices. If the dives are not done in the bay in front of our shop, there is a 5 charge for the extra time it takes to go elsewhere. Guided excursions 6 dive package scuba diving malta. Scuba diving in malta is highly rated by divers worldwide and a prime destination for diving holidays.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we had suspended all scuba activities. Visit these famous diving destinations located in the maltese islands. Accompanied diving atlantis gozo diving in malta and gozo. 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. You can choose from a wide range of training options at atlantis. Weather and sea conditions are the best points but not only these. Check out the scuba diving prices and find a package to suit you. By the time everyone was geared up and aboard, i could see why there were only two dives a day. 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. Throughout the conflict, it was the only allied base between gibraltar and alexandria in egypt, and it became a military and naval fortress. Clearly laid out, this a4 book takes you on a trip around the seas of the maltese islands.
Diving malta enjoy scuba diving in maltas mediterranean sea. Wedged between malta and gozo, tiny comino island boasts. Diving in malta and gozo with the top scuba diving centre. Gives divers a good taste of the diving in malta in terms of underwater habitat. Also, in your experience, would october or feb be a better time to visit. We are able to offer you daily guided dives at the most beautiful spots in malta, gozo and comino islands that are just waiting to be discovered by you. It was an amazing feeling to get back in the water, and weve never been so well looked after by a diving centre before. From the very beginning we decided on a policy of diving in small groups so as to be able to provide individual attention to our divers no cattle diving. The islands have breath taking underwater landscapes which include caverns, tunnels, shipwrecks, and gullies that are crawling with marine life. At scuba kings dive centre we make sure everyone has the best possible introduction to malta diving, we.
Located at the crossroads of mediterranean maritime routes, this island state still retains fingerprints and traces of many civilizations that have occupied the territory. She was scuttled in 2009 watch video off shore from comino to create a scuba diving attraction for wreck divers. Its aim was to liaise with the maltese government and its various departments, on all matters connected with scuba diving, presenting a. Diving in malta divemed diving in malta and diving courses. Fantastic dive in gozo island made our trip to malta an a unforgettable experience.
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