Dive into a breathtaking underwater world - there is nothing more beautiful for diving fans.
But where can you find the best diving spots?
For those who love the sea and want to explore the beauty of the underwater world, there is hardly anything more fascinating than scuba diving.
From colorful coral reefs to sunken shipwrecks, the underwater world offers an incredible variety of life and landscapes.
If you too dream of diving into the depths of the sea, we have the perfect inspiration for you.
Maldives: Underwater paradise in the Indian Ocean
When you think of diving, the first thing that comes to mind is the Maldives.
The archipelago in the Indian Ocean is known for its breathtaking underwater world with colorful corals, exotic fish and turtles.
The Ari Atoll is particularly popular and, with its numerous diving spots, is equally suitable for beginners and professionals.
Another highlight is Banana Reef on North Malé Atoll, where you may be lucky enough to spot reef sharks and manta rays.
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Diving opens up a whole new world to you.
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Due to the tropical climate, diving in the Maldives is possible at any time of the year - the water temperature is between 26 and 30 degrees Celsius.
However, the monsoon winds do have an impact on underwater conditions.
During the north-east monsoon from November to April you have the best visibility thanks to the stable weather on the east side of the atolls.
Optimal conditions for diving on the west side are during the southwest monsoon from May to October.
Australia: The Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is an absolute must for every diver.
The world's largest coral reef system stretches along the coast of the Australian state of Queensland and offers breathtaking underwater scenery.
Here divers can immerse themselves in a world of color and fascinating wildlife, including sea turtles, dolphins, manta rays and seahorses.
The best travel time for a diving holiday on the Great Barrier Reef is between December and February.
Visibility is excellent and the water is pleasantly warm.
Those who go there from June to November also have the chance to see minke and humpback whales.
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Palau: Adventures in the Pacific
Palau is still a relatively unknown diving destination, but it has an incredible underwater world to offer.
Here you can dive among sharks and barracuda or swim through a maze of rock formations.
The dive spots Blue Corner and the German Channel are particularly impressive, where you will encounter a large number of manta rays, among other things.
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The archipelago of Palau in the western Pacific is still a relatively unknown travel destination for Europeans.
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Indonesia: variety of diving spots
Indonesia is a diver's paradise with countless diving spots.
The Raja Ampat archipelago, which impresses with its unique biodiversity, is particularly recommended.
Over 550 different species of coral, 700 species of mollusks and 1,427 species of fish roam here, according to the Biodiversity Nature Resort project.
This also includes seahorses, manta rays and whale sharks - a true paradise for underwater enthusiasts.
Diverse diving opportunities can also be found on the islands of Bali and Lombok.
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Egypt: voyage of discovery in the Red Sea
Egypt is a classic diving destination and with good reason.
The Red Sea offers a diverse underwater landscape with its colorful coral reefs and numerous wrecks.
The diving spots at the Brother Islands as well as the Daedalus Reef and the Elphinstone Reef are particularly beautiful, where you can observe sharks, barracudas and moray eels.
This article was created with the help of machines and carefully checked by the editor Franziska Kaindl before publication.
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