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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Marseille

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Rising tourism in a Mediterranean melting pot

For a long time the largest city in Southern France has been known only for its problem areas. Since the beginning of the 1990s the city has developed a more positive reputation. The result: Marseille has slowly come into its own.

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Melting pot
Marseille is a port and the diversity of cultures is great. In the streets you will find a colourful assortment of clothing shops, small bars and restaurants. The typical resident of Marseilles is a product of Southern European culture: hard-working, stubborn and proud. This comes forth in a strong dialect. During the day Marseille is friendliness itself, in the evenings it can become boisterous in parts. Make sure, therefore, that you don’t get lost.

Mistral: Cool wind
The water can be surprisingly cold. A dive hood is definitely required when braving the waters here. The cold Mistral wind rages through this corner of the Mediterranean. Due to this meteorological phenomenon the water can become 6 to 10 degrees colder in one day.  Apart from that you can quite easily go snorkelling or diving in wind intensity between 6 and 8. As the Mediterranean has virtually no currents, during the Mistral you only have to battle the large waves on the surface.

Wreck diving
Quite a lot of discoveries have been made in the last few years. In this way the wrecks of a boat and an aeroplane from WWII have been found.

Pleasure craft and jet skis
You will find all the popular leisure activities in Marseille. Recently it has become fashionable to parasail behind a motorboat. Furthermore, kite sailing and wake boarding are popular activities. Hiring a water scooter or jet ski is no problem in Marseilles. If you’d prefer a sailboat or a motorboat, for a day out and about, these are available around the old harbour.

Marseille Summary
People who like to combine a diving holiday with a stay in a city and sightseeing around historical Provence will do well to visit Marseille.

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