Malta - Scuba Diving Holidays

Countless reasons exist for visiting Malta, and one of the best known activities for families in Malta is the great scuba diving available year-round.

Malta offers numerous beach diving excursions that explore everything from natural underwater vegetation to WW2 shipwrecks. The best season for scuba diving in Malta is between April and October. The greatest period for diving in relation to water temperature and clarity is July and August.

One of the reasons there are such fascinating diving experiences in Malta is largely due to nature. The soft coral reefs surrounding the island have created a unique and exotic atmosphere. Animals populating the reefs and surrounding area include the barracuda, tuna, sea horses, sting rays and octopus.

Malta also features a number of underwater caves for the more adventurous diver. The erosion around the island has created a number of fascinating caves open for exploration. Divers are often delighted to see the natural formations found inside underwater caves.

The shipwreck debris found under the waters in Malta are varied. Malta was an important location during the Second World War and evidence of the battles surrounding the island are best found under the surface in the Mediterranean. The HMS Maori is open for diving. This vessel was destroyed during the war.

Malta's main island is one of the rare destinations that provides scuba diving throughout the entire island. You will find a scuba diving company regardless of what port you visit. The diving accommodations can be found throughout in all the islands of the Maltese archipelago. And the good news is that more airlines now offer cheap flight to Malta deals.

One of the most popular diving destinations on Gozo, one of the islands of Malta, is a place called 'The Inland Sea.' This natural lagoon is completely natural and made from a very narrow arc. This arc is within the island of Gozo. This is regarded as a natural tunnel resulting from a fault in the surrounding limestone rock. Many tourists are amazed to learn the Inland Sea was one of Jacques Cousteau's 'Top 10' diving locations.

The Azure Window is a natural formation that looks out over the sea. This natural landmark is an impressive formation that is legendary in Malta. The Window is 50 metres high. It is nestled within the Dwejra Point Cliffs. There are now safety warning signs in place around the window. Erosion is wearing away the surrounding support and pieces of the window are said to have fallen away. Estimates state that the window will be gone within a few years due to the natural disintegration.

The Fungus Rock has a seemingly distasteful name, but offers a rich history of its own. This fascinating islet is a black rock that opens up into an almost perfectly circular black lagoon. History notes that The General of the Knights Hospitaller found a plant growing atop the rock. The repulsive smelling plant was believed to carry medicinal properties and was misnamed 'fungus.'

Maltese Fungus was used to fight dysentery and was used as a styptic dressing for wounds. It was so believed on the island of Gozo that the early peoples of the island guarded this plant with their lives. Later it was found that the Maltese Fungus had no medicinal properties whatsoever.

Diving is more than a recreational pastime in Malta. The destinations are famous and widely visited by tourists from around the world, and is a welcome niche vacation area for the island to promote for tourism.

Accommodation in Malta information is on-line at yourmalta.com along with flight companies like expedia flights also available.