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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The Best Shore Diving in the World
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The more remote the dive site, the better the diving, right? Wrong. Or at least that's not always the case... There are some locations in the world where you can swim alongside turtles and sharks a few fin-kicks from the shore or enjoy a dawn dive on a World War II wreck within minutes of…
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The Best Diving in Europe
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While diving may seem like a hobby reserved for exotic islands and far-flung destinations, you may be surprised to learn that Europe has its fair share of excellent diving spots. Europe is home to everything from world-class wreck dives (we're looking at you, Gozo) to unusual underwater…
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Top Five Surf and Scuba Destinations
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The age old conundrum: to surf or dive? Whether you're team Kelly Slater or Jacques Cousteau, Carissa Moore or Sylvia Earle, there's no better feeling than being out on the water. From riding a turquoise wave as it gently barrels, to casting your eyes on the world's that lie beneath, surfing…
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Autumn of Extras - Dive Destinations With Excitement Above and Below the Surface
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Whether you're a family of divers or a couple with
contrasting interests, these destinations offer something for
everyone to prep for the post-summer blues. Read on for a bit of
autumn inspiration…
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Top Ten Best Diving Locations in the World
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Call us biased, but there are few things more exciting than strapping a tank to your back and rolling into the deep blue. From colourful coral cities with blizzards of life to lone giants circumnavigating the open ocean, diving allows us to explore another dimension. While you can dive just…
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