Pacific Ocean

Bahia Drake

Eco lodges at the end of the world

Drake Bay is a small but well-known town in one of the most inaccessible regions of Costa Rica. You can only get there by boat and cell phones are mostly out of range. From here you can dive around Caño-island.

Playa del Coco

Touristic hotspot for water sports and nightlife

Playa del Coco lies on a horseshoe-shaped bay, in which any thinkable water sport can be practised. Of all possibilities, the diving tourism is the most popular.

Guanacaste

Sun, the ocean, a bay and lush forrest

Guanacaste is a well-known region for both tourism in Costa Rica. Along with nice scuba diving opportunities, you will find lots of other possibilities for activities and excursions like jungle trekkings, rafting and surfing.

Byron Bay

Gateway to diving Julian Rocks

Byron Bay is a major tourist area best known for beaches and surfing. Tourism in this town flourishes, and you will find lots of outdoor activities to participate in.

Julian Rocks

Abundant life where tropical and cool water meet

Rated one of the top ten Australian scuba diving locations, Julian Rocks is located just 2.5 kilometres from the beaches of Byron Bay. There are a number of dive sites available for all levels of divers.

Alor

Plankton-rich water creates a underwater paradise.

The Alor Archipelago is very difficult to reach. Therefore, tourism on this inhospitable piece of land is still pretty under developed. Diving occurs primarily from live aboards.

Great Barrier Reef

A grand and breathtaking natural construction

Off the eastcoast of Australia lies the Great Barrier Reef: the longest, largest and most complex reef system in the world.

Galápagos

Darwin’s source of inspiration

Charles Darwin made the Galapagos Islands famous. Darwin developed his theory of evolution because of his visit to this group of islands.

La Paz

The aquarium of the world

The biodiversity here is enormous. The marine life is a mix of the Caribbean, the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

Ponta do Ouro

Expanding tourism near unspoiled reefs

Diving in Mozambique is an adventurous and not so obvious choice of destination. Therefore, the thriving marine life is unprecedented in its variety. Ponta do Ouro offers the best in diving experiences within the easiest reach.

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Hurghada

Red Sea tourist destination hugely popular with Europeans

Hurghada has something for everyone: for water enthusiasts, fabulous snorkelling and scuba diving, sailing and sailboarding; plenty of beach resorts for those who just want to soak up the sun; desert safaris and the sights and smells of authentic Egypt.

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About Hurghada
Hurghada, once a small fishing village, now stretches along 40km of the Red Sea coast. A hub for diving enthusiasts and sun-worshippers alike, it has its own international airport with connections to Cairo and several European cities. Accommodation in Hurghada will meet everyone’s needs and budget: from modest hotels and guest houses to 5-star luxury hotels and all-inclusive family resorts. The downside to Hurghada being such a popular destination is that it can sometimes attract unruly types. These people have little interest in diving so it shouldn’t deter you from enjoying this diving paradise.

Downtown Hurghada
Hurghada is divided into three distinct areas: El Dahar is the old town which boasts the town’s largest bazaar. Here you will find a taste of authentic Egypt with souks and fishermen hangouts and local shops. Sekala is the harbour area, where tourism flourishes. This district has 20km of hotels, shops, malls, cinemas, restaurants and nightclubs all open ‘til late. El Korra Road is the newest and most modern district in Hurghada.

Diving Hurghada
Hurghada is one of the main scuba diving destinations of Egypt. It is a central access point to diving sites throughout the Red Sea. Diving in Hurghada can get crowded, with some dive sites having in excess of 20 boats vying for a spot. The many islands lying off the coast of Hurghada offer countless wonderful diving opportunities.

Careless Reef
Careless Reef is the most exposed of all the dive sites and as such is only accessible on calm days. It consists of a drop off offering large pelagic fish and sharks, as well as, beautiful gardens with large table corals. Unfortunately, the Crown of Thorns starfish has left its mark.

Small Giftun Island
The eastern side of Small Giftun Island offers great diving: wall dives and plateau dives where you will see among others; Gorgonian fans, hammerheads, Giant Morays, Blue-spotted Rays and even some old Roman pottery!

The Aquarium
For sightings of enormous schools of reef fish, such as banner fish, visit Abu Rimata and Ota Abu Rimata.

Hurghada Summary
Busy Red Sea tourist destination with something for everyone; sun, sand and sea. Top dive spots: Careless Reef, Small Giftun and Abu Rimata

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