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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Bandol

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Popular family destination with hidden beaches

Bandol is a small village to the east of Marseilles, easily reached by car or train. Bandol is a child-friendly place where you will find many families on vacation.

Typical holiday village
There is a relaxed, holiday feel to Bandol. The residents take their time and don’t seem to know the meaning of stress. Bandol is a popular holiday destination. It is wise to book a hotel or campground in advance because during the summer the little place is literally bursting at the seams. The peak season is between mid-July and mid-August. After mid-August the crowds gradually decrease and there is plenty of room on the beach again.

Diving and the Mistral
Bandol has two dive schools. If you dive often, you can get a good deal. Taking a dive course will be more expensive than average, but you will definitely get a lot of attention and value for money. In this area you will have to deal with the cold Mistral winds. The water can therefore be surprisingly cold. This meteorological phenomenon ensures a very special marine life.

Natural beaches
The municipality of Bandol has a number of beautiful beaches of which some are deliciously hidden. The beaches are often surrounded by rocks. Sometimes you will need to walk for 10 minutes before you reach the beach. The positive side to this is that there are no roads on the beach, which only enhances the restfulness and water quality. You will notice the difference in water quality between beaches next to a road or boulevard.

Bandol Summary
A tourist town where the main attraction is not the diving. It is an informal place where you can get a taste of French culture or practise a water sport.

 

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