Canary Islands
A popular destination for sunseekers, these Spanish islands also have much to offer the discerning diver, with dramatic sites perfect for scenic dives and a wealth of species to be spotted, including stingray, eagle ray and even cuttlefish.
Cyprus
Cyprus has a very-sophisticated tourist infrastructure, being a popular destination for holidaymakers and also divers. The main attraction for wreck-enthusiasts is the Zenobia – sunk close to the shore, it enables divers of all levels to take a look.
England
You don’t need to go far for interesting dive sites, as England can offer some of the best cold-water diving in the world. With some fantastic wreck- and scenic-diving locations and the chance to spot some basking sharks, there is a lot of opportunity on the doorstep!
Greece
Greece has long had a reputation for the package-holidaymaker, however there is also much for the diver, with a few reasonable wrecks, boulder-strewn reefs, caves and caverns – and also the chance to see the breeding ground of green turtles.
Ireland
Ireland is renowned for its good times and enjoying the craic in the myriad of pubs and bars, but there is also fun to be had in the water. Ireland is host to some of the best cold-water and scenic-diving locations in the world, which are accessible to all levels of diver.
Italy
This diverse country has much to offer the discerning tourist. Steeped with ancient sites and history, it is a popular destination all year round. Like the land, there is a lot to see under the water, with amazing topography, caves, canyons and sheer walls, all with amazing visibility.
Malta
A British stronghold and popular tourist destination – with year-round sunshine and good beaches, it is easy to see its pull. The islands are famed mainly for their wreck diving, but there is also the opportunity to spot a plethora of marine life.
Scotland
Here you can discover cold-water diving at its very best – some of the most-famous wreck sites in the world are located here. Combined with fantastic visibility, prolific marine life and the après-dive atmosphere, it makes for a wonderful diving package.
Spain
A popular tourist spot, Spain has enough to offer both the package holidaymaker and the visiting diver, with a range of wrecks sunk at various depth for all level of diver, while the sealife spans from algal beds to octopus.
Turkey
Turkey is regarded a hot spot for the sunseeking British tourist looking for rugged beauty and historical interest, but it also has much for the diver, with fantastic opportunities to see octopus, bream and even a touch of the unusual – Roman remains in the amphora fields.
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