Holidays in Greece - Our Pick of the Underwater World
With two thirds of the earth's surface covered in water it's no surprise that sun worshippers looking for a little more on their beach break, want to explore the magnificent worlds underwater. With colourful coral reefs and millions of fish, there's a whole world down there that's just waiting to be discovered. So whether you're fully acquainted or fancy planning your first trip underwater, we've put together the most unbeatable diving spots for your holidays in Greece,
Turkey and Egypt so you know exactly where to go.
Swedish Surprise
Your sunshine escape is booked and you've chosen to spend your precious holiday time on the beautiful island of Cyprus. As the third largest island in the Med and a top holiday destination for tourists when booking their holidays in Greece - there's plenty to keep everyone entertained. If you're thinking of exploring the underwater world during your stay, then not to be missed is the MS Zenobia - a beautiful wreck that was named by The Times as one of the top ten wreck diving sites in the world! Once a Swedish-built cargo ferry it capsized in 1980 just off the south east coast of the island, near Larnaca, and offers a wide range of diving challenges for all abilities.
Exploring Egypt
If you've decided to spend your holidays in Egypt basking in the sweltering heat, then you're definitely going to need an ingenious way to cool off. Why not take a trip to one of the busiest wreck dive sites in the world - the Thistlegorm in Sharm el-Sheikh? This 400ft British armed Merchant Navy ship is sat on the rich seabed in the Straits of Gubal and attracts a plethora of marine life from barracuda and jacks to grouper and soldier fish. You'll be treated to a stunning swim exploring the exuberant waters as well as witnessing motorbikes, Bedford trucks and even Lee Enfield rifles that are still sat in the ships hold to this day.
Turkey Immersed
Turkey holidays are jam-packed with culture, plenty of history and stunning coastlines, which is perfect if you're looking for an all-round holiday with lots to do. If the whole gang don't fancy a dip in the water, then Bodrum is the place to go as it's a great location to combine diving with your holiday package. Diving season off the south east coast area runs from April to November and you can explore everything from reefs to wrecks. You'll see a whole array of underwater life from octopus and stingray to morays and sea bream, and if you're lucky you might even spot a dolphin or turtle!
Turkey and Egypt so you know exactly where to go.
Swedish Surprise
Your sunshine escape is booked and you've chosen to spend your precious holiday time on the beautiful island of Cyprus. As the third largest island in the Med and a top holiday destination for tourists when booking their holidays in Greece - there's plenty to keep everyone entertained. If you're thinking of exploring the underwater world during your stay, then not to be missed is the MS Zenobia - a beautiful wreck that was named by The Times as one of the top ten wreck diving sites in the world! Once a Swedish-built cargo ferry it capsized in 1980 just off the south east coast of the island, near Larnaca, and offers a wide range of diving challenges for all abilities.
Exploring Egypt
If you've decided to spend your holidays in Egypt basking in the sweltering heat, then you're definitely going to need an ingenious way to cool off. Why not take a trip to one of the busiest wreck dive sites in the world - the Thistlegorm in Sharm el-Sheikh? This 400ft British armed Merchant Navy ship is sat on the rich seabed in the Straits of Gubal and attracts a plethora of marine life from barracuda and jacks to grouper and soldier fish. You'll be treated to a stunning swim exploring the exuberant waters as well as witnessing motorbikes, Bedford trucks and even Lee Enfield rifles that are still sat in the ships hold to this day.
Turkey Immersed
Turkey holidays are jam-packed with culture, plenty of history and stunning coastlines, which is perfect if you're looking for an all-round holiday with lots to do. If the whole gang don't fancy a dip in the water, then Bodrum is the place to go as it's a great location to combine diving with your holiday package. Diving season off the south east coast area runs from April to November and you can explore everything from reefs to wrecks. You'll see a whole array of underwater life from octopus and stingray to morays and sea bream, and if you're lucky you might even spot a dolphin or turtle!
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