LUXURY DIVING HOLIDAYS IN EUROPE

Overview

For a summer or autumn getaway, diving holidays in Europe are just the ticket. Within a few hours’ easy travel from the UK, divers will have the chance to see their favourite European destinations from a different perspective, navigating the best dives sites whether as a beginner or a dab diving hand. Scuba diving in Europe ranges from intriguing wreck dives to blue water diving, exploring caves and caverns or diving between tectonic plates. Diving holidays in Europe are ideal for families, with gentle conditions and excellent visibility, as well as plenty to enjoy as a family above the waves. Scuba diving is a great bonding experience and available to all ages and levels of fitness, and without the headache of long haul flights with little ones, our family clients come back to Reefscape time and time again for their scuba diving trips a little closer to home.

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manta ray, Azores

blue shark diving, Azores

Santa Maria Reef, comino

dusky grouper, Azores

mobula ray, azores

dwejra bay, gozo

crab, gozo

An aerial of Vila Franca Islet in the Azores

vila franca islet, Sao Miguel, Azores

gozo coastline

dusky grouper & diver

In Depth

Despite having no coral reefs, the Mediterranean offers something a little different, with 40% of marine species in the Mediterranean being native to the region, meaning scuba diving can still be thrilling in these waters. Visiting the sleepy island of Gozo, off the coast of Malta, divers are greeted with a proliferation of marine life, tucked into crevices and haloed with streams of blue light filtering through the clear water. Visibility can reach 30m+ when the conditions are right and the underwater topography is stunning. Scorpionfish, flying gurnards and common octopus can be seen gliding over the sea floor, while moray eels lurk in overhangs and bejewelled wrasses glint over rocky outcrops. World War II Wrecks are dotted with nudibranchs (tiny, brightly coloured sea slug-type invertebrates) which come in a stunning and somewhat otherworldly palette.

Some of Europe’s best dive sites can be found in the Azorean Archipelago. This chain of nine islands dropped in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean is as impressive as it is remote. The constant currents draw in a plethora of pelagic species for experienced divers to get up close to, including mako sharks, blue sharks and mobula rays. Visibility tends to be excellent during the summer months, and the combination of great scuba diving, a wealth of exciting top side activities and a year-round temperate climate make the Azores a fantastic destination for diving holidays in Europe.

For bucket-list trippers, a must-visit is Silfra in Iceland where divers find themselves between two continental plates. Once dry suit certified, a few nights on board a repurposed fishing boat to snorkel with humpback whales and orcas in Norway is a once in lifetime experience. In short, when it comes to luxury diving holidays in Europe, there is plenty to choose from!

Beyond the Reef

Whilst visiting Reefscape’s favourite European destinations, it is only natural to want to explore top side too. Valletta’s immaculate streets are steeped in history and the city has plenty of galleries and museums for those itching to get to the bottom of Malta’s fascinating roots. In the Azores, thrill seekers can spend the day canyoning or mountain biking, while nature lovers can enjoy serene hikes, whale-watching trips and the chance to swim with wild dolphins. In Norway, a trip to view the Northern Lights ties in well with a humpback snorkelling trip, while Iceland’s Blue Lagoon and geysers will warm divers through after a chilly day underwater.

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