Scuba diving locations
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Scuba diving is a sport that is becoming increasingly popular with people in the UK and the US. However, many people who take up the sport choose to dive in locations outside their country of residence. Speak to any scuba diving enthusiast and they will tell you that one of the joys of diving is the fact that you can see so much, in so many different places. It really does open up another world. This article lists some of the most popular diving locations in the world, and tells you what’s so great about each place.
The Yongala (Australia)
Many people argue that this is the best dive site in the world. The Yongala is a shipwreck in Queensland Australia and sank in 1911 carrying 122 people. It is located 90km southeast of Townsville and is 109 meters long. It is illegal to enter the ship, however you can expect to see plenty of marine life nearby including sea snakes, octopuses, tiger sharks, bull sharks and manta rays. Although you can dive the Great Barrier Reef all year round, the best time to go is between August and December.
Sipadan (Malaysia)
The Sipadan is a tiny island about an hour’s boat ride from the east coast of Sabah. There are around fourteen amazing dive sites within close reach of the island, and being so isolated you have the chance to escape the throng of tourists. Highlights include Barracuda Point, Turtle Cavern, Fatimah’s Reef and White Tip Alley. The island is now closed to overnight stays but you can expect to have up to three good dives when there on a day trip. The advice is to shop around when looking for a trip, if you do your homework you should get great value for money.
Sharm El-Sheik (Egypt)
Sharm El-Sheik is a resort in Egypt that is growing increasingly popular due to cheaper flights from the UK and guaranteed good weather. It’s also very popular with Scuba Diving enthusiasts due to the range of dives that can be enjoyed in the Red Sea, all within reach of Sharm El-Sheik. With a huge range of fish and corals, you will definitely have a great experience here. Favourite dives in the area include; The Jackson Reef, The Canyon, The Carnatic ship wreck and plenty more reefs in the Straights of Tiran. Being a popular resort, there are also many dive centres to choose from that can organise excursions and equipment hire.
The Medas Islands (Spain)
Within easy reach of the UK, the Medas Islands are popular with divers looking for great dives in the warm inviting water of the Mediterranean. A wide range of marine life can be seen here, all within a three hour flight from London. The diving spots vary from caves, tunnels and reefs a highlight being the Dolphin Cave. Due to being quite broad, it doesn’t take a huge amount of expertise to dive here, and having two entrances divers can go from one end to the other.
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