Dive Sites in the Mediterranean & Atlantic
Ancient wrecks, hidden caves and rocky reefs steeped in history. The Mediterranean holds a surprise for every diver — let us show you yours.
Diving in the Mediterranean & Atlantic
Countries
Diving countries in the Mediterranean & Atlantic region
The Mediterranean & Atlantic spans several diving countries, each with its own liveaboard routes and signature sites. Click a country to see every dive site we cover there and the boats that visit them.
Dive by type
Dive sites by type
Wrecks, walls, drift dives, caves and pinnacles in the Mediterranean & Atlantic — filter by the kind of diving you prefer. Each type links to a dedicated theme page with the best sites worldwide.
Marine life
Marine life highlights
The animals that make diving in the Mediterranean & Atlantic worth it: sharks, rays, turtles, pelagics and macro highlights logged on these sites. Choose a species to find the dive sites and liveaboards where you are most likely to see it.
Explore the sites
Dive sites in the Mediterranean & Atlantic
Explore 155 dive sites in the Mediterranean & Atlantic, from legendary wall dives and drift dives to coral gardens, wrecks and shark cleaning stations. Every site shows depth, current, access, marine life and the liveaboard itineraries that visit it, so you can compare and book the trip that matches your experience level.
155 dive sites
Princess Alice Bank (Azores)
Portugal
Princess Alice Bank is an oceanic seamount located approximately 83 kilometers southwest of Faial Island, or 90 to 96 kilometers southwest of Pico Island, in the Azores.
- Suitable for
- Advanced
- Current
- Strong
- Access
- Liveaboard or dayboat
- Depth
- 2–40 m
- Theme
- Pinnacle / Seamount
The Italian WWII Plane Wreck, known locally as "Flying Fish," offers a compelling dive into history off the coast of Kaş.
- Suitable for
- Advanced
- Current
- Mild
- Access
- Liveaboard or dayboat
- Depth
- 55–65 m
- Theme
- Wreck
Formigas Islets (Azores)
Portugal
The Formigas Islets are a chain of small, low-lying rocky outcrops and submerged pinnacles situated approximately 40 kilometers east of São Miguel, the largest island in the Azores.
- Suitable for
- Advanced
- Current
- Strong
- Access
- Liveaboard or dayboat
- Depth
- 10–40 m
- Theme
- Pinnacle / Seamount
Gökova Bay Canyon
Turkey
Gökova Bay Canyon is a renowned dive site in Turkey, celebrated for its unique underwater topography, which contrasts sharply with typical Mediterranean dive experiences.
- Suitable for
- Advanced
- Current
- Strong
- Access
- Liveaboard or dayboat
- Depth
- 15–35 m
- Theme
- Wall
Conditions & practicalities
Diving in the Mediterranean & Atlantic: seasons, conditions and logistics
155 dive sites in the Mediterranean & Atlantic — here is what the season data says about the best months, water temperature, visibility and currents, plus how divers usually get there and which fees to budget for.
- Best months
- Jun–Oct
- Water temperature
- 14–27 °C
- Visibility
- 10–40 m
- Currents
- Mild — Most reefs can be dived without drift skills; water only picks up around channels and exposed corners. Newly certified divers with decent buoyancy are comfortable here.
- Getting there
- Most divers fly into the nearest international airport and continue by transfer or domestic flight to the departure port; liveaboards usually leave the evening before day one.
- Permits & fees
- Marine park fees, port taxes and nitrox are rarely included in the trip price — budget a few hundred dollars extra and check the visa rules before booking.
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