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5 Crystal-Clear Freshwater Dive Sites to Visit
For near-guaranteed pristine visibility every time, these destinations are virtually unrivaled.
Gozo: The Gathering Point for Divers
This year-round Mediterranean dive destination has reefs, walls, caves, and wrecks, suitable for divers of all levels and disciplines.
Scuba Diving Guide: Madeira Islands, Portugal
Sip, savor and submerge: Here's what to know if you're making Portugal's Madeira Islands your next dive destination.
Greece’s Best-Kept Secret for Scuba Diving
On a tiny Grecian island, one small resort delivers giant-sized decadence while maintaining a traditional vibe.
Diving the World's Clearest Water
Those who can brave these chilly water temps are rewarded with some of the best visibility that can be found anywhere on Earth. It's so clear, it's almost disorienting.
Spain's Most Enchanting Dive Destination
Not far from Barcelona, the Costa Brava offers one of the Western Mediterranean's best diving destinations and many more incredible places to explore above and underwater.
Best Destinations for Shore Diving

Some of the most magical dive experiences happen closer to the shore than you may think. Here, we've got three of the best places to get your shore-diving fix—no boats needed.

A Diver's Guide to Bormes-les-Mimosas, France

Bormes-les-Mimosas is a picturesque Provençal hamlet and one of the world’s best dive travel destinations where the ocean is considered part of the greater garden. It’s a flourishing vision of what the Mediterranean could be, given a little time and protection.

A Local's Guide to Diving in Ireland

The best guidebooks in the world are no match for a local's inside scoop. So, when we wanted to learn about the best diving in Ireland, we went right to the source.