For a long time, diving has become one of the fashionable hobbies on vacation. Tunisia does not claim to be one of the best places to go diving, it is not even one of the top ten resorts in this area. But in the country there are enough underwater attractions that will be interesting for divers. In Tunisia, on the Mediterranean coast, there is the Tunnels dive site, where professionals prefer to come, and diving in Tunisia in Sousse is ideal for beginners.
The best time for diving
Two coasts in Tunisia - northern and eastern - are washed by the Mediterranean Sea. Here, in the picturesque resorts of Tunisia, travelers like to relax. This is the only state in Africa where there is no dry heat and heat. On the coast, which occupies almost 1,200 kilometers, it is always comfortable and warm.
Diving enthusiasts in Tunisia will get a lot of pleasure, diving on the dive sites of Tunisia. The underwater world is rich in cliffs, caves and reefs. On the territory of Tunisia is one of the largest reefs of the Mediterranean Sea. You can make deep dives in Tunisia throughout the year. But the best time for diving is when the coastal waters are warmed up to 25 ℃. This is the period from May to October.
Tunis Dive Centers
Dive centers are located along the coast and are available to all who wish to undergo training. In many, you can take courses on one of the systems: PADI or CMAS. Clear instruction leaves no room for beginners to panic under water. The instructor is always there and helps not only get comfortable under water, but also shows the wards of the inhabitants of the underwater world.
It should be noted that professional divers give feedback on diving in Tunisia. They actually enjoy the indescribable pleasure of night dives and the opportunity to explore ships and planes that have sunk in the distant past under water. A number of diving programs have also been developed for diving professionals, one of which is the inspection of merchant ships that sank hundreds of years ago.
Dive sites
According to an unspoken rating among divers, Tunisia is in fourth place. A highly developed tourist service and a rich underwater world are highly appreciated. If you combine the places of immersion and familiarity with the history of the cities of Tunisia, these places include Bulla Regia. Here you can enjoy scuba diving and touch the artifacts left from the ancient Romans. The second such city will be Dugga - with amazing diving and many natural monuments.
One of the most popular diving sites is the La Galit archipelago, consisting of six islands. This is the only place in Tunisia formed as a result of volcanic activity. In these places you can meet monk seals.
It’s hard to say where diving is best in Tunisia. The amazing underwater world of this country has retained its pristine beauty. Marine life is rich in various species of fish, octopus, shellfish and squid. Diving tours are organized for this archipelago, the duration of which is at least three days.
Tunisia North Coast
In the Tunisian Mediterranean, there are many places with dive sites. But divers consider the north coast to be the best place for water diving with the small resort of Tabarca, sometimes called the “coral city”. In ancient times, it was called Tarpas. The city is located in a bay near the border with Algeria. Here you can admire colored reefs, cliffs and sunken ships. Along the entire coast stretches a beautiful coral reef, and the coast is a rocky coastline. The pearls of Tabarka include an unnamed island, located 80 km from the coast. In its underwater part, a real expanse for divers is a lot of caves. On the shore you can meet Mediterranean seals.
Tunisia east coast
On the coast from Hammamet to Sfax there are also resorts with gentle slopes to the sea, rarely found in rocky areas. The coast is mostly sandy. The resort towns are located here: Hammamet, Monastir, Sousse and Mahdia. In the region of Mahdia in the Mediterranean Sea there is an ancient Roman galleon. Artifacts and statues found during the travels of Jacques Cousteau are exhibited at the Bardot National Museum.
At a short distance from the coast there are several islands. These places are considered attractive for lovers of snorkelling (snorkelling) - an interesting and exciting activity that can diversify your vacation at sea.
In Sousse there is an attractive tourist complex Port Garden. It has an international swimming school. The depth of diving sites Monastir is from 5 to 15 meters. Therefore, diving in Monastir in Tunisia is considered suitable for beginners. Not far from the resort town is the uninhabited island of Curiat, where lovers of romance can go.
Water holidays
In Tunisia, water holidays have been held since early September. One of them is the Coral Festival. Its participants are divers, lovers of the underwater world and marine life. At the festival, tourists get acquainted with the culture of diving, attend seminars, lectures and, of course, make deep-sea dives.
On the same autumn days, another festival is held - "Neptune's Trident". At the festival, a person is selected who perfectly owns a fishing spear. He becomes the owner of a symbolic trident. These festivals are popular in Tunisia and always attract a large number of tourists who are happy to take part in them.
Fans of this sport who visited diving in Tunisia must have marked on their maps those places where they would like to go again. After all, diving gives an unforgettable experience.