Diving activities in Europe
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Diving
If you love discovering remains, rocks or shipwrecks at the bottom of the sea, Cyprus is a perfect spot for a varied and interesting choice of dives. Either Larnaka or Lemesos is a good base for diving. The prime location is the Zenobia shipwreck, rated as one of the world's top-ten diving wrecks. Situated off the coast of Larnaka, this sunken cargo ship is almost completely the same as it was when it sank in 1980. You have to be a qualified diver to go to the depths of 17m to 43m.
The ship is around 200m long and still has its cargo on board. The fish have made the wreck their home, and you'll see lovely creatures such as giant tuna, barracuda, amberjack and eel swimming…
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Korfez Diving Center
Ayvalık is famed among the diving fraternity for its red coral. Lying at depths between 30m to 42m, it's not for beginners though. The best dive sites to see it are at Deli Mehmetler, Ezer Bey and Kerbela. Other marine life you might come across includes moray eels, gropers, octopus, encrusting anemones and, occasionally, sea horses. There are various dive companies in Ayvalık who can organise trips to see the coral including Korfez Diving Centre.
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Celtic Diving
Runs half-day scuba-diving taster sessions in its own practice pool (£65), as well as PADI-certificated diving courses. Dive sites include several wrecks.
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Dive-In
If you're a qualified diver, you'll know what you're doing. But if you're in Cyprus on holiday and want to try it out, check out the island's best known diving company Dive-In, which has branches in Larnaka, Lemesos and Pafos. Try-dives (in a pool) usually cost around €34 to €40. Internationally recognised PADI courses teach you the basics of diving in open water. They last around five days and cost between €306 and €323. They operate from various locations, so check the website for more details.
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Cydive
The waters off Pafos are ideal for diving, and with around 30 sites to explore, some with evocative names such as 'Bubbles', the 'Wreck of the Achilleas', 'Stan's Dilemma' or the 'Valley of Caves', there are enough dives to fill a month or more. Cydive can help you take full advantage of the opportunity.
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Angel Divers
Angel Divers, located in a small booth at the ferry port, is a PADI-certified diving company offering single dives for €45, wreck diving (off Sozopol) for €90 and four-day open-water courses for €245. It has another outlet on the beach at Sveti Vlas.
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Aventura Marina
Diving in Tarifa is generally done from boats around the Isla de las Palomas, where shipwrecks, corals, dolphins, and octopuses await. Of the handful of dive companies in Tarifa, try Aventura Marina, which offers 'Discover Scuba Diving' courses (three hours).
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Morgan Diving
Morgan Diving can arrange dives to most sites and is also authorised to conduct dives in the marine reserve of Villasimius. It's based at the tourist port in the Marina Capitana, 14km east of Cagliari, although you can make arrangements over the phone.
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Deep Blue Dive Center
Deep Blue offers a three-day PADI open-water course (€240). Day excursions (€30) include two dives, equipment and lunch.
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Procida Diving Centre
Conveniently located right on the marina, this well-established outfit organises dives and courses, and hires out equipment. Depending on your level, there are four diving sites in Procida: Punta Pizzaco (intermediate to experienced); Secca delle Formiche (beginner-intermediate); Capo Bove (beginner); and Punta Solchiaro (intermediate). The price ranges from €45 for a single dive to €130 for a snorkelling course with more advanced open-water diving and rescue courses also on offer.
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Dingle Marina Diving Centre
Arranges snorkelling and scuba diving trips in Dingle Bay and around the Blasket Islands, as well as courses and wreck dives.
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Centro Sun Marina di Longone
The diving around Santa Teresa and the islands in the Bocche di Bonifacio is very good. Centro Sun Marina di Longone can help you organise dive trips and PADI courses.
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Puffin Adventures
If you fancy exploring the underwater world, Puffin Adventures offers a 1½-hour Try-a-Dive package for complete beginners.
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Sercomar
Offering various diving packages, costing from €100 for a single dive (maximum of three people) to €150 for an individual dive and €350 for a four-session beginner’s course. They also organise children’s snorkelling classes from €35 for 30 minutes (12 yrs or over).
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Diver's Club
For a dive in Crete's clear warm waters try Diver's Club, about 20km west of Iraklio, for boat and beach dives at various sites.
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Oceanlife Ireland
By the harbour. Has tanks and other equipment for hire and runs a range of courses.
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Green Divers
Divers should get in touch with Green Divers, which can arrange exciting archaeological dives and night-time dips.
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E Ragnole
Just west of the Champion supermarket on rte des Sanguinaires. One of the few centres to remain open year-round.
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Centre de Plongée du Golfe de Porto
Diving is forbidden within the Scandola reserve, but these guys can take you just outside the protected area.
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Nice Diving
Runs PADI courses and diving expeditions in English. An introductory dive costs around €45, with equipment.
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Centro Sub Costiera Amalfitana
Head here if you are into diving. This well-respected local outfit also offers lessons for adults and children over eight years, as well as night dives and full diving days with snacks on board.
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CNA
Contact La Spezia–based dive organisation CNA for a list of dive operators in the gulf.
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Club de Plongée Castille
Club de Plongée Castille gives you the opportuinity to explore the wreck of a WWII B17 bomber.
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Génération Bleue
The Golfe de Porto drops to 800m at its deepest, so there's some beautiful diving to be had.
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Le Poséidon
Offers PADI courses and runs diving expeditions in English.
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