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Wide angle destinations in europe?

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Wide angle destinations in europe?

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  1. Hey folks, 

    I'm trying to put together a trip in September within Europe for great wide angle diving. We're looking for clear waters and good biodiversity (or even shoals/schools), ideally for people who don't dive dry.

     

    My list so far is:

    • Murcia, Spain - apparently the area for diving is great, and there's plenty of shallow wide angle opportunities. As recommended by Javier Murcia.
    • Madeira, Portugal - groupers, dolphins, whales and a wreck or two.
    • Maybe Zeeland?

     

    I'd love something driveable from the UK but I doubt there's anything in north France / Belgium / Netherlands (apart from Zeeland)?

    Do you have any recommendations or thoughts? Open to all locations around in Europe to do some different diving!

     

    Thanks

    - sinetwo

  2. Wrecks make great wide angle so maybe Malta or Vis, Croatia? I visited both in 2022.

  3. You can go Santa Maria Island at Azores.

    or Porto Santo island at Madeira archipelago

    at both locations you will find water at 22-24 degrees at September.

  4. For wrecks : Great wrecks in Narvik, South of France (Donator, Grec, Rubis) and Portofino (Haven). Malta was already mentioned above

    For marine life : Argentario from the echoes of @Davide DB, Sardinia has some fantastic places, and so does the marine park next to Portofino. I head good things about Tenerife too

     

    In the UK, Kinlochbervie seems spectacular, but haven't been so far, + the seal dives in Lundy and Farnes

    Edited by waterpixel
  5. You can try Sporades Archipelagos with focus in Alonnisos area.

    There, gorgonian forests, seagrass meadows, and the only accesible ancient wreck at 24m to visit

    and thats from my work > https://www.greece-is.com/coral-gardens-greece/ as i work at the area as scientist and i can say that you can see lots and have nice food as well.

    Access to Skiathos via airplane and then by boat.

    Happy for more information.

  6. Thanks all for your great suggestions. I'll look into it! 

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