Features diving in the Crimea

Diving is a popular hobby for the active and brave. This hobby attracts more and more people who want to appreciate the beauty of an underwater view with their own eyes. Most divers declare that diving in Crimea is not worse than in Europe or in eastern countries. In the article we will consider the best places on the peninsula for diving under water, and also we will tell how to begin your way to a novice diver.

It's no secret that the Crimea is a great place that attracts many tourists every year. The peninsula offers guests a great vacation. It will be interesting to both fans of active pastime, as well as holidaymakers, choosing relaxation and peace. On the territory of the peninsula are many amazing places that are suitable for diving. The beauty of the marine world is amazing picturesque.

This is a popular place, especially for active and experienced divers. The cape charms with many grottoes and charming beauties of nature. This location has amazingly clear water, which is ideal for diving. Popular local films were shot here, such as Amphibian Man, as well as Pirates of the 20th Century. The peculiarity of this place is versatility.

The cape is suitable for both professional divers and beginners. Experienced divers follow the route to the "Bowl of Love" along the "Valley of Anchors". Specialists descend to a depth of 14 to 25 meters. Beginner divers dive no deeper than 6 meters, heading to the grotto "Neptune".

This city is one of the most popular for holidays. Here you can find everything - from night and noisy entertainment to peaceful walks in parks and gardens. In this region there are no such amazing places for diving, as in the borders of the above cape, however, there are several interesting places for diving. Near the famous landmark "Swallow's Nest" you can find karst caves, which, no doubt, will attract the attention of divers. Also here you can find several wrecks of small size.

The next famous resort city can also offer divers amazing diving spots. The local depths keep secrets of the past. Under the water you can find the ruins of buildings and port buildings, which are now hiding the Black Sea. Many divers, diving in this location, are looking for historical artifacts.

This place is in great demand among divers. Assessing the beauty of these places, you will feel like a professional archaeologist in search of ancient artifacts. Experts claim that you can find valuable things from the time of the Second World War. Experienced divers descend 20 meters to the Dragon Cave and then set off on a journey through the maze of Sinister Rocks. For beginners it is better to choose a different location.

Beginners are recommended to visit Omega Bay. This is a place with beautiful marine fauna and flora. Not far from the coast, at a distance of 100 to 200 meters, you can find fragments of sunken ships and aircraft.

This location is in special demand among experienced divers.Here is the amazing beauty of a gravel bay, which is inhabited by many representatives of the marine fauna. The bottom of the bay is at a depth of 30 meters. In the vicinity of the harbor of Green it is recommended to look for antiques that have historical value. And in the area of ​​"Kapseli" you can see the torpedo bomber who went to the bottom in the war years.

Inexperienced divers are recommended to dive in the area of ​​Cape Alchak. The waters along the coastal line are inhabited by numerous crustaceans and fish.

If you have never dive under the water with an aqualung, but want to join this interesting hobby, you can not do without help. In the Crimea, there are many special centers with the help of which you can learn how to properly dive under water using diving equipment. On the basis of equipped institutions conduct both theoretical and practical courses. During classes, beginners immerse in a shallow depth. accompanied by instructors.

To dive, you must have good health. During immersion into the water the body is under pressure. Doing underwater sports is not possible with the following health problems:

• heart disease and cardiovascular system;
• asthma;
• epilepsy;
• claustrophobia (fear of confined space).

Training centers for scuba diving can be found in almost any resort town of the peninsula. The following institutions are in great demand.

• Tarkhankut. The center is located in the village of Olenevka. Here you can not only learn to dive, but also rent equipment and gear. Teachers regularly organize walks under the sea. It is also possible to rent SUEX towing vehicles.

• Black sea divers. The facility is located in Sevastopol and offers everyone a wide range of services that will be of interest to both beginners and experienced divers.

• LEXX. The center is located in the popular resort town of Koktebel. His students enjoy diving at the Laspi base. This is a location of amazing beauty, located between Sevastopol and Foros.

• "Team Ex". This is a popular diving center in the village of Olenevka, offering a wide range of services for all who want to touch the amazing underwater world. You will not only be comfortably accommodated and provided with housing, but will also be trained to work with equipment, equipment and safely enjoy the depths of the sea.

• "Varangian". The famous organization in Sudak is located near Kapsel Bay and Cape Meganom. These locations attract thousands of vacationers with the beauty of nature. Not far from the complex (about 300 meters) under water you can see the torpedo boat.

Professional divers who organize diving, in addition to standard excursions offer original types of descents. Such a pastime will give you a lot of bright and unforgettable emotions. Tourists of the Sudak settlement are offered to be searched by treasure hunters. During the descent divers use special metal detectors that can work underwater. The cost of such entertainment has more than 2,700 rubles (2019). On the seabed, you can find old coins or precious jewelry.

It is unusual to congratulate a person on his birthday in Sevastopol. The organizers offer a dive, where a bottle of champagne and a bouquet will be waiting for the hero of the occasion on the seabed. Cost - 3 thousand rubles (2019).

On the features of diving in the resort town of Koktebel, see the following video.