We thought this summer may want to avoid the dilemma Aegean or Ionian. Or be looking for the ideal destination to improve your performance in one of the best summer sports, scuba diving.
Or it may be morning, in the office, to measure vice versa days until longed to leave and you just dream exotic, oneirikous destinations will help you - even more in-summer mood.
For all these reasons together and you are presenting eight destinations combining the wealth of the submarine with exotic landscapes, winning the title worthy of the best diving spots worldwide.
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
They could be penalised because… location, as it is known, the Caribbean, with crystal clear, calm, warm waters are among the top destinations worldwide, not only for scuba divers but also for those who simply love the sea. Yet, the Cayman Islands manage to tell as the best point of… better point of the world. As we say crème de la crème.
The perfect climate, warm water - the water temperature in the Caribbean does not fall below the 25 degrees Celsius-and that still maintain «hidden» points from tourism are the main reasons for its popularity. Add to these unique coral reefs and a variety of marine fauna and tropical fish and you have the absolute… diving paradise.
If you like the collective dives or your charms idea to find more tourists than fish beneath the surface of the water quit your tickets for the period from mid-December to mid-April. If you are monachikoi types, the rest of the year - when the rest fear tropical storms and directed to other parts of the world.
Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos
Yes, we know, the name probably does not tells you something. Just beneath the Bahamas, eastern Cuba, the 40 islands of the cluster - eight of which are inhabited-are, in theory at least, in the Atlantic, and not in the Caribbean. One of the last colonies of Great Britain, which has not yet attained full independence, the Turks and Caicos have official language is English, but dealing in U.S. dollars.
Several, however, with official figures. The island of Grand Turk is a terrestrial paradise any professional or non-diver - which is mainly due to the government programme to protect the natural wealth, which has virtually banned any form of exploitation of Sinus of the island. The result is aperispastes dives in anengichtous reefs, together with dolphins, eels and tropical fish.
The path to one of the boats of three companies that organize tours lasts only 15 minutes, and you leave on the best diving spots on the island. Arrange the trip from April to July, to avoid astronomical prices and the unbearable heat of the high tourist season.
Ambergris Caye, Belize
In Central America, southern Mexico is a country that once was the most well-secret travellers. Secret leaked in recent years, making Belize the most "up and coming" destination of the Caribbean. Go now, before payment, and that from tourists.
The most popular place for diving is at the same time, and the largest resort in the country. Heard in the name of San Pedro, and includes the Hol Chan Marine Park and popular spot Shark Ray Alley - whose name is no coincidence. The bureau says that tourism here will have the opportunity to swim with young karchariakia - without specifying where are their parents-and to admire spectacular coral reefs and variety of marine fauna, under the supervision of an experienced driver.
If you prefer to explore on your own region - and avoid the… «karchariakia» - there are boats operating daily flights to neighboring gulfs, with caves and ancient shipwrecks. The best period of the visit is from November to May.
National Park of Ras Mohammed, Red Sea, Egypt
Even if you have not ever dealt with scuba diving, you have certainly heard that the Red Sea has linked so much its name on the sport, which has almost become synonymous concept diving spot - particularly for many better.
Very impressive reefs, strong currents that make exploration adventure, apisteftos natural wealth and points safe for divers at every level, make the Red Sea in general and Ras Mohammed National Park in particular a submarine paradise.
Six autonomous regions Park, accessible only by sea, suitable for diving and endless explorations, daily, or two-day-day excursions. In no case do not miss the wreck in Yolanda Reef, the endless sea anemones of Anemone City and caves of Shark Observatory. The best time from March to August.
Island Heron, Queensland, Australia
The island Heron rather you have not heard. The Great Koralliogeni Yfalo (Great Barrier Reef) but? Capital of the world map of diving spots, the afstraleziko Reef is the largest in the world and hosts thousands of species of fish, white sharks and countless natural treasures.
At the heart of all these is the islet Heron. Away from the spotlight of publicity, but with many small resort and infrastructure to host the scuba divers who kataftanoun from all parts of the world, has around 20 diving spots, and organized adventure and night diving.
Ideal for diving all year, the region is in kalytera between April and September. From October to May, attention to the poisonous tsouchtres.
Phuket, Thailand
Not accidentally declared «the pearl of the south». The Phuket is one of those parts that must see to believe it exists. Otherwise, you're doomed to eternal koitas photos on the colour of the water and thinking "Photoshop".
For the… hardcore fans of the sport, here organised by the so-called live-aboard diving excursions, in which divers live, essentially, inside the vessel, which transports them for days by an incredible diving spot to another. In one of these cruises is that you have more chances to chaidepsete a friendly falainokarcharia to swim with herds of skates and explore caves.
If you prefer to stay on land - not to lose and the famous beach parties played the night-will close next trip with one of the boats that you can leave one or two of the 15 total points surprisingly diving. Avoid the monsoonal season, closing tickets from October to May.
Beqa Lagoon, Fiji
A just an hour's ferry from the island of Viti Levu cluster Fiji, the Beqa Lagoon is considered one of the best diving spots worldwide. The colorful corals and the only marine wealth do scuba diving here a unique experience, even for professional divers.
Tours take place daily from Viti Levu, leaving the visitors the margin for at least two hours of diving. Come in any event to Caesar's Rocks, Nisici Rocks and Side Streets to admire the amazing formations, tropical fish and blue eels.
The best time to visit Beqa is the winter season in the region from May to October.
Archipelago Bazaruto, Mozambique
Four small islands across the coast of Mozambique constituting the popular among scuba divers archipelago Bazaruto. Here, apart from the coral reefs and crystal clear waters, you'll find the National Marine Park, which offers unique opportunities night diving and exploring shipwrecks. Filikotata dolphins will make your company on your dives.
The dives take place off the islands, but not very far from its shores. The best time to go is from June to August, when the heat is bearable. The country still recovering from the civil war, so it would be advisable to consult a travel agent or site before starting.
