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Come alive in Malta
Experience one of the finest diving destinations in the world – a thrilling abundance of reefs , wrecks and caves are waiting for you to explore in stunning , crystal warm blue waters .
With sunshine , shore-diving on tap and a range of underwater experiences , and only three hours from the UK , Malta is the number one option for Brits looking to dive abroad in 2021 .
As the diving world slowly wakes from its quarantined slumber , Malta and its sister island Gozo , cannot wait to welcome you to their clear calm waters offering a wealth of shipwrecks , stunning marine life and breathtaking underwater sights .
With a longstanding tradition of hosting UK divers , Malta and Gozo are both open for fully vaccinated visitors with proof of vaccination .
With Mediterranean water at its warmest and temperatures beginning to cool in the UK , now is the time to book your Maltese holiday and discover welcoming waters , famed for their purity and rich habitats .
Established as one of the top destinations in the world , UK divers can enjoy an adventure with dive sites for everyone , from beginners to technical divers . Highlights include :
■ Well-lit cave systems such as Ghar Lapsi , which offers an easy introduction to overhead diving environments
■ Explore Lantern point and its underwater tunnel which leads down to over 50 metres
■ The iconic Blue Hole of Gozo , one of the world ’ s greatest topography dives
■ Wrecks across the depth range , from the historical Hunt-Class destroyer HMS Southwold at 70 metres , to a purposelysunk Armed Forces of Malta patrol boat that now rests at 20m .
The natural world is central to life in Malta , where other water-based activities include snorkelling , parasailing , kayaking and standup paddle boarding . As autumn settles across the UK , there ’ s no better time to extend your diving season , slip into a 5mm wetsuit and luxuriate in water temperatures of 24 ° C .
With over 7000 years of history , these islands have so much to offer on land as well as at sea – the phenomenal architecture and fascinating culture is a must to explore . The capital , Valletta , has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site , and there are also historically unique megalithic temples to visit and enjoy . All this awaits , just a three-hour flight from UK airports .
Whether in Malta or Gozo , you can be assured of a warm welcome and a wide range of excellent accommodation to suit all your needs .
Go Gozo ! Bargain offer
Get yourself seven nights at the Four-Star St Patrick ’ s hotel in Gozo and flights , from £ 229 , which includes an exclusive £ 25 discount code for stays from 1st October to 30th November . This offer cannot be combined with any other promotion . Flights are from Luton with Ryanair and do not include luggage . To book , go to
www . chevron . co . uk / gozodiving or call 0800 640 9011 and quote discount code dive25 . Book now !
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