We know that Europe may not be the most mind-blowing diving destination out there, but it does offer some great spots. From the big fish of the Azores to the wartime wrecks of Gozo, these prime diving locations will make for the perfect summer holiday.
Where to Go Diving in Europe
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Luxury Hotels in Europe
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Furnas Boutique Hotel
Set within the volcanic basin village of Furnas, with its boiling pools and famous botanical gardens, this small and luxurious hotel is a welcome...
White Exclusive Suites & Villas
White Exclusive Suites & Villas are part of a beautiful complex which is located within the remains of an old manor. Steeped in history and surrounded...
Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort
Tucked in between the half mile of sandy Santa Barbara Beach and the lush mountains, Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort is a haven of bohemian luxury.
Charming Blue
This contemporary and sophisticated hotel is located on Santa Maria Island - in the eastern group of the Azores archipelago and the southernmost...
Adegas do Pico
Adegas do Pico is a set of twelve stone-built houses located in Praínha, a quaint, traditional Azorean village on Pico Island.
San Andrea
The Hotel San Andrea’s air-conditioned rooms come with en-suite bathrooms, internet connection and satellite TV, and most have views over Xlendi...
Kempinski San Lawrenz
Located close to Dwejera Bay and built of pale yellow Maltese limestone, the Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz is surrounded by large subtropical gardens,...
Private Gozitan Farmhouses
How about your own private Gozo farmhouse on the outskirts of a quaint little town on this tranquil Mediterranean island?
ThirtySeven Gozo
ThirtySeven Gozo is a 400-year old farmhouse turned luxury boutique hotel, giving it a unique style that perfectly combines old and new. The...
Convento de Sao Francisco
In the small town of Vila Franca do Campo on São Miguel lies one of the most interesting boutique hotels in the Azores, the Convento de São...
Pousada da Horta
Set in a 16th century fortress overlooking the bay at Horta on the island of Faial in the central Azores, the Pousada da Horta is a boutique...
Pocinho Bay Hotel
The Pocinho Bay hotel is one of the only high quality boutique hotels we came across in the Azores that can truly be considered stylish (though...
Baia da Barca
Baía da Barca is set in a beautiful location on the island of Pico right by the sea, you can while away the hours watching the waves crashing...
Water & Wind: Exclusive Liveaboard in the Azores
The Azores comes into its own in summer, when divers have the chance to glide alongside all manner of large pelagics, from manta rays to blue...
M/S Sula
MS Sula is a 90-foot boat that could not be called luxurious, but this creates a strong sentiment of why you are there; the whole experience...
Hotel Pitrizza
Tucked behind its own private beach on a small granite headland, the Hotel Pitrizza occupies a prime position on Sardinia’s wild but exclusive...
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