Thursday 29 November 2012

Rec n Tec Malta Weekend


Malta, Comino and Gozo are the three islands formed of limestone these three islands form the inhabited parts of Malta, however there are four smaller inhabited islands, Cominotto, St Pauls, Fungus Rock and Fifla. The islands geographical location, make them the one of the furthest southern countries in Europe. They iay in the crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean some 100 kilometers from Sicily.
Marine is not as prolific as the Red Sea or Caribbean as the water is slighter colder but visibility is just as good, in fact in November it was 60 metres plus. The diving in Malta is simply outstanding for the underwater topography, caves, swim trough’s and ship wrecks. Malta is a must do diving destination that should feature in the top five of any divers list, during the Second World War Malta was a strategic point for convoys and shipping. Wrecks abound around the waters of Malta and in the previous few years wrecks have been sunk to help form underwater mini eco systems and artificial reefs as well proving fantastic attractions for divers.


Dive sites such as the P29, Tug Boat Rozi, Blue Hole, Inland Sea should feature in every divers log book and of course HMS Maori the British destroyer which sank the Bismark. Many dives can be conducted from the shore due to the nature of the drop offs and smallreefs that make up the off shore of the Maltese Islands. On 24th August 2009 the former patrol boat P31 was sunk in 20 metres of water on the western side of Comino. The patrol boat is 52 metres long and is the sister ship of the P29 which was sunk at Cirkewwa in 2007. The wreck has been cleaned and made safe, and is at an ideal depth for all levels of diver. Both the P31 and P29 were used in East Germany in the cold war era to patrol the river banks between the east and west. They were also used for mine sweeping operations between Germany and Denmark. Malta used them to patrol the continental shelf and against smuggling operations. Santa Maria Caves is one of the most popular dive sites. The caves are fairly shallow and a magical place for underwater photographers. Marine life includes plenty of small fish, grouper and moray eels. Ghar Lapsi is a site dived and praised by the late Jacques Cousteau. Here you can find a nice cavern in which you can surface as well as a reef with a possibility to find unusual marine life such as Torpedo Rays.
Cirkewwa is one of the most popular dive sites in Malta. There are several dives available – The Arch, The Madonna, Paradise Bay and the wreck of the tug boat Rozi. The clear water and the abundance of marine life makes this site a favourite for many visitors.
Malta is suitable for divers of all experience levels and with good visibility and very little underwater current; it is perfect for diver training.
So, if you are looking for a nearby destination with warm waters and a vast range of dive sites to suit all, Malta should be top of your list!
Rec n Tec have been diving Malta for over 20 years and they have valuable experience which adds to the fun of our escorted trips as well as you having a permanent guide 24/7. It also means that we can offer a full range of PADI Diving courses and Tec Courses.
If you are looking for a warm water destination a little closer to home, look no further!
Just a short flight from the UK, the beautiful islands of Malta are easily accessible for long weekend diving breaks as well a week long holidays.
The climate is typically Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers, warm and sporadically wet autumns, and short, cool winters with adequate rainfall, The temperature is very stable, the annual mean being 18ºC (64ºF) and the monthly averages ranging from 12º C (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF). Winters are mild with only rare occurrences of cold weather
Our Next Malta Diving trip is on the 14th to the 19th March 2013 and offers fantastic valuate for money please click here for more details http://www.rec-n-tec.co.uk/#/malta-march/4525807067 or call 01727827301

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