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Malta overview
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Scuba Diving Malta
Water temperature in Malta: |
12°C (54°F) in February to 26°C (79°F) in August |
Suit needed for diving Malta: |
Shortie in July and August, Semidry or drysuit from November to May, 5mm neoprene for the rest of the year |
Water visibility in Malta: |
5 - 40 metres (15 - 130 feet) |
Type of diving in Malta: |
Mostly rocky reef dives, some wreck and cave dives |
Marine life in Malta: |
Tuna, jacks, barracuda, john dory, octopus, moray eels, seahorses, fire worms, soft coral |
When to go to Malta: |
There is diving in Malta all year, but conditions are best from April to October. Air temperatures may become oppressive during July and August |
How to get to Malta: |
Air Malta operates flights into the country from many major European cities, as well as Moscow, Cairo and Tripoli |
Malta is a small limestone island in the Mediterranean not far from Sicily.
It has few beaches and the shore shelves away rapidly, allowing moderately deep
diving without travelling from its shelter. This means that almost all the dive
sites in Malta are within reach from the shore, although a boat is required for some.
Malta played a significant role in World War II, serving as a base midway between
mainland Europe and Northern Africa. This meant that more bombs were dropped there
than were dropped on Birmingham in the UK. The bombing had its casualties, which
now make great wreck dives. One of these is the HMS Maori, the ship that helped
crack the code to the ‘unsinkable’ Bismark. There are also a few wrecks in Malta
that have been sunk purposefully to serve as underwater attractions for Malta’s
tourists.
The reefs in Malta are covered in soft corals and have a reasonable amount of
life on them. Although the life is not as prolific as somewhere like the Red Sea,
it is impressive nonetheless. Whilst diving Malta you may be fortunate enough to encounter tuna, jacks,
barracuda, octopus, moray eels and seahorses, plus you are guaranteed a selection
of reef fish. The erosion of the limestone walls creates many caves and arches
that greatly improve the experience of diving there.
Malta would be an ideal holiday destination for a family that has a member
who wishes squeeze in one days diving, or as a holiday that's purely reserved
for diving. There are dive sites and Centers all over the main island of Malta
and also on the smaller island of Gozo, so wherever you stay there will be the
opportunity to dive. The size of the island also means that all sites could be
driven to within a few hours. A ferry service frequently runs between Gozo and
Malta. Eating out at one of the hundreds of restaurants is a must as food is cheap,
costing only about £10 for two courses and a few drinks and is excellent
almost everywhere. If you like the taste of fish as much as looking at them underwater,
you will be spoilt for choice with the menu.
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